The Wallabies have confirmed Jason Ryles will join their coaching staff as the attack coach for the Rugby World Cup.
It comes after Brad Davis' departure, which was confirmed on Thursday before their departure to France.
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Ryles played 271 games in the NRL, as well as representing Australia and New South Wales, before turning to coaching.
Since then, he has worked at the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters before being recruited to England by Jones.
"I would like to thank Brad for his efforts this year, and we wish him all the best for his future," Jones said in a statement.
“Jason is the most sought-after coach in the NRL. He will add immensely to our coaching staff and help prepare the players to win the Rugby World Cup.
“We are thrilled to have him join the team.”
Ryles is a major recruitment for the Wallabies, emerging as one of the most promising coaches in Rugby League and Rugby Union.
The former St Geroge Dragon was earmarked as their next head coach, only to turn them down.
He is seen as the next to take over legendary coach Craig Bellamy at the Melbourne Storm, slated to rejoin the club as an assistant in 2024.
The 44-year-old served as skills coach under Jones in 2020 for England, with COVID limiting his involvement.
Jones hinted that he already had a replacement in line after Davis' departure, stating “There’s a potential candidate ready to step up so I think we’ll improve the coaching staff.”
