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Former England boss Eddie Jones has been appointed Australia head coach, replacing the sacked Dave Rennie.<\/span><\/p>\n Jones, who previously coached the Wallabies from 2001 to 2005, has signed a five-year deal through to 2027. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The 62-year-old was <\/span>dismissed by England<\/span><\/a> in December after seven years in the role.<\/span><\/p>\n He will start with Australia at the end of January, with his contract covering two World Cups and the British and Irish Lions tour in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n “It is a wonderful opportunity for me to be able to come home to Australia and lead my nation to a Rugby World Cup,” Jones said.<\/span><\/p>\n “It is going to be an immense period for Australian rugby – as a proud Australian, it is a great honour to be able to come home and lead the national team during these years.”<\/span><\/p>\n Jones started discussions with Rugby Australia shortly after his sacking by the Rugby Football Union, and told the BBC last month he had “one last big job in him”.<\/span><\/p>\n However, this had been expected to come about after the 2023 World Cup, so his appointment as Wallabies boss with immediate effect is a sensational development that will further shake up the international rugby landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n