Former Ireland and Munster fullback aims to have perfect send-off with South Africa before taking up coaching role with England after World Cup
2023 Rugby World Cup Semi-Final, Stade de France, Paris, France 21/10/2023 England vs South Africa South Africa Assistant Coach Felix Jones Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridanput a former Irish international in front of the media, although the sight of Felix Jones was altogether more of a surprise.
A junior All-Ireland winner in 2007 with Seapoint, where he began playing mini-rugby, Jones went to school in St Andrew’s College and after winning one cap with Leinster relocated to Munster in 2009, playing for them 90 times over six seasons before being forced to retire due to a neck injury at the age of 28.Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement after 101 caps for WalesHe has some strong New Zealand links as well, having played with Doug Howlett and been coached by Rob Penney.
Springboks management Rassie Erasmus, Felix Jones and Jacques Nienaber. Photograph: Inpho/Billy Stickland Initially hired to analyse opposition defences, Jones admits his role has grown organically since then. Often based at home with his family in Ireland, from where he could maintain closer links with the Springboks’ northern hemisphere-based players, he has always been part of the squad when they have been in camp and playing matches. Moving to England will allow him to stay closer with his family.
Giving one little example of how Jones has improved him, the creative fullback added: “If I pass to one side I tend to fall away, and the pass looks forward. So, it’s about running forward and continuing to move forward.” Smith cited how Jones worked on catching a fraction earlier. “Catch early and give yourself half a second more time on the ball to make a decision.”
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