Here’s a round-up of the latest rugby news for Wednesday 1 November.

Australia criticizes Jones’ “unfair” comments

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh believes Eddie Jones’ criticism of the legendary trio of Michael Hooper, Quaid Cooper and Bernard Foley was “absolutely unfair”.

Before Jones resigned as Wallabies coach, he said the aforementioned trio, who sat out the disastrous Rugby World Cup in Australia, had “gone through the stages” of becoming good role models for the team. However, Waugh was quick to defend them.

“I think it’s a completely unfair comment,” Wallabies boss Waugh said. “I think between Michael Hooper, Quaid Cooper and Bernard Foley, between the three of them there were 280-300 Test matches. They have all put their bodies on the line for a long period of time and are role models not only for their peers but also for young people. boys and girls who go through the system.

“So I think it’s a completely unfair comment on these players given their contribution to rugby.”

DON’T MISS YOURSELF: Fans see what Siya Kolisi did at the final whistle in a World Cup moment that speaks for itself

Waugh also insisted he was “feeling the pain” of the Wallabies’ dismal 2023 World Cup campaign but said they would not rush to name Eddie Jones’ successor.

“The Wallabies’ performances, which are our showcase, were not good enough,” he said after Jones’ departure was confirmed. “So all the fans feel the pain. We feel this responsibility, we feel that we failed them. I apologize, and I did this several times, just during the presentation, because it was bitterly disappointing.

“Now we have to move in the same direction, with the same vision and with the same passion. “We have a lot to do to build trust between our stakeholders and the community.”

Remaining All Blacks coach Ian Foster and former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika are just some of the first names mentioned as possible successors to Jones, but Waugh insists no hasty decisions will be made.

“Look, everything is very raw. I think all candidates,” she added. “We are prepared to get the best coach for our system and for our team in terms of high quality.

“We want to make sure we put together the right panel. After mounting this panel, carry out the process. Our next test will only be in July next year. “Then we have time.”

Kolisi defends Barrett amid online trolling

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has come to Jordy Barrett’s defense after the All Blacks star was attacked by trolls on social media.

Barrett overcame the insults with a video that appeared to show him replacing South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s handshake as he accepted his silver medal at the trophy ceremony at the end of the World Cup final on Saturday. The 26-year-old was outstanding for his team throughout the match, but missed a penalty opportunity that put his team ahead late on.

South Africa received a hero’s welcome again on Tuesday and Kolisi appeared to have done all he could to protect Barrett from the heated criticism that has since been leveled at him. “After the game, there was a video of Jordy Barrett on TikTok, and someone thinks he didn’t shake the president’s hand, and a lot of people are being hard on him,” he said.

“Of course, it is difficult to lose a World Cup final and it is not good to post it on social media. I know him personally and he is a person I know very well; He’s not that kind of person. The video was probably taken after he shook hands with the president and we just wanted to say that the South African team fully supports him.

“We have a lot of respect for New Zealand, they respect us a lot. So please, let’s celebrate. There’s nothing worse than losing a game and getting all these messages on social media. It has been very difficult for him and “Obviously for the team and his family. As the South African team, we support them.”

Parker was suspended for five weeks

Cardiff’s record-breaker Ciaran Parker has been banned for five weeks following a red card in the defeat to Benetton.

Parker was sent off in the 78th minute of a Rugby United Championship match last week after his shoulder collided with Simone Ferrari’s chin.

The disciplinary panel ruled that the offense warranted a six-week suspension, although Parker’s guilty plea and subsequent apology were sufficient to reduce the suspension to five weeks. After receiving a red card in January, also for head contact, no further mitigation was applied.

Parker began his suspension in the 16-9 away win against the Dragons on Saturday and will now miss this weekend’s clash against the Scarlets, as well as the Bulls, Zebras and Stormers.

Flanagan expects the Dragons to train with other teams

Dragons boss Dai Flanagan admits he expects his team to train with other teams due to the current cutbacks in the Welsh game.

The four regions of Welsh football have smaller teams for this campaign, with their respective budgets reduced to £5.2m each. In the future, Flanagan says his team will have to “think outside the box” about training methods, including the possibility of training with other teams.

“We have a training platform on Thursday where we can train with 23 other people and that is great because we only have 28 players in good shape,” he said.

“Today, with smaller teams, smaller budgets and the desire to achieve a more sustainable business, we have to think outside the box and that is what we are trying to do.

“So we need an opponent on Thursday and with the relationship we can do it. I know the Ospreys spoke about this publicly over the summer, training a bit more against Cardiff. “We have the opportunity to play 15 on Thursday which will prepare us as best as possible for Munster.”