Jones, the new coach of the Australian Wallabies, faced a reminder of rugby union’s place in the hierarchy of Australian sport while attending a news conference. The rugby conference was scheduled at the same time as the launch of the new CEO of the Australian Football League (AFL), which resulted in the AFL stealing the limelight. Despite this setback, Jones confidently spoke of the Wallabies’ prospects and their upcoming game against the All Blacks. He expressed excitement at the opportunity to play in front of a large crowd at the 100,000-seat stadium in Victoria, where the Wallabies have a 2-1 record against the All Blacks. Jones’s appointment has boosted the optimism surrounding the Wallabies, who have struggled in recent years. Rugby Australia is hopeful that Jones can transform the team’s performance and build excitement around the sport.
