Wallabies replace axed attack coach as Eddie Jones lashes out at 'negative' press

Ryles' appointment comes after it was confirmed on Thursday that Davis resigned from the position before the Wallabies' departure to participate in the global showpiece in France.

Ryles is well known in rugby league as he played in 271 games in the NRL and also represented Australia and New South Wales in the 13-man code, before turning to coaching.

Since his retirement as a player, he had stints as an assistant coach at the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters before being joining Wallabies boss Eddie Jones during his time as England's head coach, in 2020.

"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."

The appointment comes as Jones faces increasing scrutiny over the Wallabies' recent poor run of form, which led to an explosive press conference in Australia before the squad boarded a plane for the Rugby World Cup on Thursday.

In what Jones described as the "worst press conference" he has ever had in world rugby, the Wallabies boss took aim at the "negative" Australian media.

"I know what's wrong with Australian rugby, and part of you blokes are the problem," Jones snapped.

"Thanks for the worst press conference I've ever had in world rugby. Well done - the worst I've ever seen."

He added: "I can't believe the level of negativity here. You're so negative about everything.

"We're going off to a World Cup; you think we can't win. Tell us we're terrible, and we will prove you wrong.

"I can feel this negativity - I've got to wash myself off because it's just sticking to me."

When asked about what he sees in the youthful squad named, Jones interrupted sarcastically: "Nothing, mate. We're terrible.

"I love this negativity; it's fantastic. I love it, love it; keep going, keep going, keep going, keep going, keep going."

When Jones felt he had enough, he walked away, adding, "You ought to give yourselves uppercuts."

The Wallabies face France next week in what is their final warm-up game before their Rugby World Cup opener against Georgia on September 9.

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