There is 0 percent chance that the RFU will let Jones take another international coaching role in Europe during the notice period. Maybe slightly more that he could go to a SH team.

Nobody wants to coach England, simple

I hope he comes back to Ireland

Why don't England play any international games up North? Nov internationals on the horizon all at Twickenham! Thought the RFU wanted to spread the game ..

Borthwick doesn't strike me as an erratic coach, this might be more down to the RFU as a whole.

I am probably in a small minority on this issue because I think what Jones has done is very poor and his reported reasons somewhat pathetic, obviously he is a good coach but i don't buy his reasons for wanting out they just don't hold water in my opinion. I understand it's a blow however England will employ two new conditioning coaches and a new defence coach and if they pick wisely they will be really good at their well payed jobs . Ps Jones won't be coaching anyone else in the next 12 months unless the RFU lets him as he is under a legally binding contract.

Felix was the attack coach for the Boks - The Blitz defence is Nienaber's contribution when he was the defence coach.

You have to understand that the Boks in the Tri nations had to travel further and play essentially 2 away games where as the Kiwis and Aussies had a short trip for an.away game

If one loves rugby more than a specific team (I do), this is a very unfortunate development.

Would be nice to have him back in South Africa, but for him and his family, I hope he gets a big opportunity back in Ireland. Good luck wherever you may end up....

C'mon Felix, come home we know where your heart is, we watched you in Chasing 2.🇿🇦🏆🏆🏆🏆 Saffas love you more than your mother.

Felix has been working with Rassie. He must have massive expectations. Perhaps working with Borthwick was just a let down?

Now seems likely that the reintroduction of Kevin Sinfield, the previous defence coordinator, has generated confusion about authority. Seems like mismanagement by Borthwick. Or was it intentional?

Eddie Jones was an antagonistic coach at best, but perhaps the issues we routinely heard about regarding working environment had more to do with RFU than it does the coach, because there’s no way Borthwick is the same type of negative coach Jones was. Not defending Borthwick, but I’d be shocked for anyone to label him stylistically the same as Eddie.

Felix Jones, regardless of how good he is, is not the only defence coach on the planet. He must have started somewhere, someone must have spotted his potential, and someone must have mentored him, and someone obviously gave him a role. The next 'cab off the rank' will be out their.

I'm sure Felix has some sort of contingency plan going forward be it taking a sabbatical for a few months or just taking time to consider his next move. I hope they have a slot for him in Ireland which will free up Simon to concentrate on the head coach duties while Andy is away and leave Felit to take over Simon's job as defense coach. I'm sure Andy Farrell has already been in touch with him and offered him something. Either way I wish Felix best wishes going forward.

Felix is going to New Zealand.

Ireland "the world cup (failures) getting unfairly thrown at them" Really ....... Unfairly. The World Cup has now been around for 37 years, it is not a recent thing. To win the World Cup and become World Champions you need to win 3 knock out games in a row ....... and yet in 37 years of trying the Irish have NEVER won a single knock out game ...... not one game ....... let alone 3 in a row ....... Ireland's World Cup failures are NOT a little thing, and if they genuinely want to suggest that they are the World's Best Team they need to get that monkey (actually it is now a 10 ton Gorilla) off their back. South Africa are World Champions and should deservedly be called the best team in the World for at least the next couple of years.

Felix to return to his homeland, that would be amazing! Like you say, with Andy F looking after the Lions tour, I think this would be a great opportunity for Ireland to snap him up but of course it would be something he (Felix) wants to do. ☘🇮🇪

Felix, call Rassie, he respected your contribution to Bok rugga.

This is just standard issue for England sport - always have to rip people to shreds instead of supporting them. The support in South Africa through thick and thin is what sets them up for when it counts

The rugby championship is very important to us in south africa,and keeping the southern hemisphere strong. obviously the wc is more important. Iron sharpens iron and when sa play ab in a competitive game it helps our players grow and give sthem experience. Win or lose. Australia are also usually strong competition but playing ruby championship will help them get back to their best as well. Look at the improvement Argentina have made since joining the competition.

One wonders how tough it may be for Borthwick - ie, the issues are institutional

Come back to SA. Felix ❤️we appreciate everything you did for us. 💪

He is probably going to Ireland.

All speculation atm. Could it have been he wanted attack, he got defence..then he wanted to be considered for the Lions and was told he couldn't. Borthwick has dithered around on Sinfield. We were told he hadn't got the experience at international coaching level (and that was backed up by Jones immediate impact)...Felix Jones leaving is a massive setback for Eng. It puts them back at the start again and is going to get everyone in the Eng setup questioning themselves, lowering moral and confidence..what a let down.

Just to remind you. Felix was the attack coach at the Boks. Still a big loss.

Walters who Felix works well with has gone to Ireland. Apparently Felix's family has been happily settled back home in Dublin and he's been commuting from Ireland for the England job...Ireland seems a very strong possibility, as current Defence Coach Simon Easterby is taking on the Head Coach Role, while Andy Farrell is with the Lions. So the Defence spot is open. That or the B&I Lions.

In theory Chieka is a major scoop. Wherever he has coached he's improved the team. I was shocked and angry at McKellar leaving more so because of the circumstances such of the lack of an attack coach etc. The problem with Chieka is the 1 year contract. Will he be here in 18 months time and the same merry go round starts again

England Rugby has bomb damage left over from the Eddie Jones era ,yes there's improvement, yes we see a new road but The RFU is a dinosaur still,innovation is an issue other countries embrace foreign coaches accept it in 2024 ,Jones and Sinfield are not going to wait around, in the Ireland and South Africa setups now they attract innovators Felix Jones will probably end up with Andy in Australia and back home or with Rassie in South Africa, could not see him in New Zealand but much depends on results there in the next while, not a happy clappy camp there either, would suspect he would go back to Ireland, as for England something is wrong let's hope progress isn't derailed. Your correct Borthwick is very àkward with the press hopefully not with assistant coaches and players

Think Bortwick is using the Eddie jones rule book for managing coaches. Bortwick has no rugby philosophy he just wants to copy what others do and hope it comes right. While England had improved , the last 6 games played England won 2 one against Ireland last minute score, and one against a tier 2 nation japan a 4 losses and this is what England were pinning their hopes on. It’s been almost two years now and the same old same old, are England now going back to rebuilding under a new coach so when they lose now it will be down to new rebuild. Fact is it’s the head coaches job to keep his team happy and together and on this bortwick is absolutely at fault. Bortwick needs to go soon he has little or nothing show for two years as head English coach. Eddie jones was much more successful in his first two years.

I'd love felix to come back to the Boks, but in all honesty, Oz probably need him the most.

One coach lost is unfortunate. Two lost is a Trend. Three lost is a bloody EPIDEMIC ! We all need to understand WHY ??? Is Borthwick maybe no more charismatic behind the scenes than he is in front if the camera??

Your turning a corner is beating a team with a fraction of your player pool and almost winning some other games.

felix jones my Go back to south africa 🤔🤔🤔🤔

good summing up mr Alfred 👍👍

It is a massive blow to England and Borthwick. As for Jones, he might not be going anywhere. Apparently he is on a 12 month notice period, so the RFU have the option of putting him on gardening leave. This might seem churlish, but since Eddie walked straight into the Aus job after securing an exit deal from England I wouldn't be surprised if this is what happens.

Welcome home Felix .lreland is home .

the most worrying thing is him being openly critical,makes you think theres something not right there

Do you really think Jones was “second in command” in the old boys network that is the England coaching team? No way in hell was he! I’m outta here!

jones will be drafted into the b&i lions and then he'll move to ireland with farrell, once the tour is done.

@ steps forward, one step back!

It sounds like he may feel ready to be a head coach now. Unless O’Gara tries to get him in to La Rochelle?

Felix is world cup winning coach. How can England Rugby mess up so badly.

From what I have been told by sources in the know that it’s not about borthwick management and it’s about Walter’s leaving, issues over Kev staying or going and player access and central contracts

These 2 couches might be going to Wales. Why do I have this trepidation and they will be back in the top 10

AB will surprise.😊

As a Bok supporter I don't think we can be comfortable at all. 'If' we win the next to tests against NZ then a big yes. We had Ireland not to long ago and fluffed that really. Hard games but came out 50/50. NZ bounced back powerfully against the Argies, but I think the Argies are best set to take some scalps and win against AUS in both if they don't blow hot and cold as they are known to do. I think, no matter who the winner is of the Championship, the Argies are best positioned to make the most gains and set this as their best ever showing at the tournament.

ABs 4th. Do not accept losses. Still fancy them to jag a win in SA though, perhaps at Cape Town

Rebuild ? I keep hearing this. We have lost 5 guys. 3 to retirement of some sort. However All blacks don't rebuild. We are not rebuilding. I keep saying this