Australia, with a new defense coach for France 2023

the wallaby A new defense coach announced in preparation for the 2023 World Cup in France: Brett Hodgson, With extensive rugby league experience, he joined the Crew Eddie Jones in Australia.

It must be remembered that, a few days ago, Dan McKellar, the forwards coach, left the staff to become the new Leicester coach, while Petros de Plessis, the scrum coach, left his position in the selected team.

Hodgson has a long history as a manager and as a rugby league player. In addition, he joined the staff of Eddie Jones in November last year as the defense coach for England. Now he will perform the same role, but in Wallabies.

Upon joining, Brett Hodgson He said, “I’m really excited to be back in Australia and work with the Wallabies, especially in a World Cup year. There’s a lot of hard work ahead and I’m looking forward to working and making a positive contribution to the team.”

For his part, Jones also noted his rejuvenation in the coaching staff: “Brett is a hard-working, articulate young coach who will be a great asset to the Wallabies and coaching staff. He’s worked with great mentors like Gus Gould and Tim Shanes in his player-coach time, so he’s got the makings.” Good and I know he will do his best in the task of producing the best defense in the world.”