Wallabies confirm departure of assistant Brad Davis

Thu, Aug 17, 2023, 4:09 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
Brad Davis has departed his post as Wallabies assistant. Photo: Getty Images
Brad Davis has departed his post as Wallabies assistant. Photo: Getty Images

The Wallabies have confirmed assistant coach Brad Davis will not travel to the World Cup, leaving his position immediately.

Davis came in at the start of the year under Jones, returning to Australia from London Irish.

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However, his departure was confirmed just hours before the team was scheduled to board a flight due to 'personal reasons.'

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones revealed they have already lined up a replacement as he looks to 'improve' his coaching staff.

“I think there’s an opportunity for us and I think we’ll improve," Jones told reporters.

“There’s a potential candidate ready to step up so I think we’ll improve the coaching staff.”

Jones confirmed former assistant Scott Wisemantel would not be coming in, having worked alongside him at England.

The Wallabies departed for France on Thursday, set to play the hosts in the final warm-up game on August 28 before their World Cup opener against Georgia.

Even with four straight defeats to start the year, Jones' confidence in the side has only grown.

“More confident (than the start of the year)," he remarked.

“I think we've got the right squad now and the right balance of energy and enthusiasm. We have youth on our side but ready to go, much more confident.

"...It all comes down to playing the game with good energy, enthusiasm, playing to a particular plan and we're working really hard on that."

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