Aled Walters left to join Ireland.<\/a><\/p>\nIt is understood Jones has a 12-month notice period in his Rugby Football Union contract.<\/p>\n
But it is believed he has handed in his resignation after just seven months in the role.<\/p>\n
The 37-year-old joined England’s coaching set-up after last autumn’s World Cup, having helped South Africa become back-to-back world champions.<\/p>\n
The Rugby Football Union is not commenting on Jones’ situation, but his decision will come as a major setback, especially in the wake of Walters’ departure.<\/p>\n
The pair worked together at Munster and South Africa and are known to be very close.<\/p>\n
Former Ireland international Jones, 37, has forged a remarkable coaching career to date having won two Rugby World Cups with the Springboks, in 2019 and 2023.<\/p>\n
Since replacing Kevin Sinfield as defence coach in January, Jones has been responsible for revolutionising England’s approach without the ball by introducing an aggressive blitz defence, and was considered a vital part of the coaching ticket going forward.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Sinfield’s position is uncertain after he originally announced his intention to leave this summer, just 18-months into a five-year contract.<\/p>\n
However, Borthwick confirmed following the recent tour of New Zealand that Sinfield is expected to stay as a part-time skills coach.<\/p>\n
Even though Jones is thought to be under contract for the next year, Borthwick will now be on the look out for a new defence coach.<\/p>\n
The England boss also has to recruit a whole new strength and conditioning department after Walters and Tom Tombleson both left their roles this month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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