Eddie Jones makes a withdrawal threat during the World Cup press conference.

After a disastrous 40-6 loss to Wales, the Wallabies will leave the Rugby World Cup earlier than any other team in history, but Eddie Jones, the team’s under-fire coach, is still confident in his abilities.

The desperate Australians needed a victory over their unbeaten pool rivals on Sunday (Monday AEST) in Lyon, but unless a miracle occurs in which Fiji loses both of their remaining games without bonus points, they will be eliminated.

The Wallabies’ biggest-ever loss in tournament history will be the first time they have ever failed to advance past the World Cup quarterfinals.

Jones expressed regret for the embarrassing outcome and said Rugby Australia would decide whether or not to keep him on staff; however, he insisted that given more time, he can succeed.

I believe I have the power to change things, he declared.
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“I had hoped to be able to do it by now, but I haven’t, and I fully accept responsibility for that.”.
I’ve done a terrible job, and I’m incredibly disappointed in myself.
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The defeat came at the end of a dramatic day that included news that Jones had already interviewed for the Japan coaching position with an eye toward leaving the Australian setup despite having four years left on his contract.

When questioned repeatedly about the Japan role, Jones responded, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”.

Jones reacted angrily when someone questioned his dedication to the position as Australia’s ambassador.

I’ve promised to lead Australia in coaching.
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Jones then declared that if the line of questioning remained unchanged, he would adjourn the press conference.

The head coach of Rugby Australia, Phil Waugh, stated on Sunday, prior to the game, that Jones had denied pursuing a return to the Brave Blossoms and that he would be “disappointed” to learn that was the case.

Waugh might reconsider after Australia’s dismal performance at the World Cup, just one victory in eight Test matches under Jones, and the team’s overall decline.

After Jones took a broom to the squad, leaving out seasoned players like former captain Michael Hooper and playmaker Quade Cooper, the Wallabies squad was devoid of World Cup experience.

But he remained steadfast in his conviction that doing so was the right course to take.

“I was given this position to save Australia,” I said.
With the players who were already involved, I doubt I could have succeeded.
I believe that a new change was necessary, he declared.

Yes, young players struggled in the current environment, but they won’t develop into the players they can be unless they gain that experience.
Don’t get me wrong, this is the most painful phase, but for young players, it’s also the most instructive.
They actually learn about the game and the requirements for the test level here.

“At the beginning of their tenure, every team I’ve coached has gone through this,” I said.
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Unfortunately, a process requires time and some discomfort. I am sure that what I set out to do sometimes requires more pain than pleasure.
Despite the fact that it appears to be in a mess right now, I can assure you that it is not.

There is a core group of players who will perform exceptionally well. Some of those players will eventually become elite players. They will form the skeleton of an extremely successful Australian team.
There is no question in my mind about that.
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Against Portugal, the Wallabies will play their final World Cup game.