Eddie Jones: Rugby Maverick

[JohnS]

Just when you thought you'd wake up to a lovely weekend day at the news of hearing that the All Blacks had been defeated by Ireland at home (in Dublin) for the first time in their sporting history, I found out this week that Eddie Jones was releasing an autobiography in time for Christmas called, "Eddie Jones: Rugby Maverick".  Believe it or not, he's actually quoted thusly from the book...

'Conflict in any organization is important, because from conflict you get creativity. I had to find different ways to generate the right kind of conflict.'

No wonder @Ken Gargett has referred to him as 'the toxic frog'. It seems quite apt. I think Ken you'd agree that this book is an opportunity to capitalise on the last remaining time he has as England Coach until he's removed due to his conflict resolution skills. In other words, don't you feel the timing of this mean that the 'writing is on the wall'? You have to laugh!

P.S. Do hope and pray that your National or Domestic Rugby team aren't thinking of hiring him!

 

From the Wallabies to England, this is the first biography of the inspiring, infuriating and enigmatic super coach, Eddie Jones.

'Conflict in any organization is important, because from conflict you get creativity. I had to find different ways to generate the right kind of conflict.'

From his Sydney school days playing alongside the legendary Ella brothers, to his years as Wallabies' coach - including the loss of the 2003 World Cup Final by the narrowest of margins - to his masterminding of Japan's jaw-dropping victory over South Africa in the 2015 World Cup, to his revitalization of English rugby, Eddie Jones has always been a polarizing figure, known for his intelligence, his punishing work ethic, and his verbal skills that can be inspiring and devastating in equal measure.

Drawing on over a hundred interviews with former teammates, players and colleagues, veteran rugby writer Mike Colman brings a rare level of insight to this indomitable, driven man whose longevity and success across different teams and different hemispheres mark him as one of the world's coaching greats.

[99call]

Plain and simple, He's a horrid little man. 

Like many terrible leaders, they always try to spin silk out of the rags of their failures, like they did it on purpose!?...pathetic.  I don't know how he has a Japanese Mother, and seems to not have been taught a shred of humility or control. 

Two major cow pats out their Australia must avoid standing in.  Eddie Jones, and Stuart Lancaster! (I've heard rumours!!)

[ayepatz]

Toilet paper.