Dec 14,2024
Felix Jones has officially left his role with England and the RFU, although the World Cup winning coach won't be involved with any nation for next year's Six Nations.
Jones quit as England's defence coach in August, just over seven months after taking the job in Steve Borthwick's backroom team, and has spent the last four months working remotely for the RFU while the terms of his departure were agreed.
The former Ireland international, who has previously worked with Munster and at South Africa, has now officially been released from his contract.
"The RFU can confirm that England Rugby men's assistant coach Felix Jones will step down from his role on Friday 13 December," a RFU statement said.
Jones had been named as likely candidate to work with Andy Farrell on the British and Irish Lions on next summer's tour of Australia.
The 37-year-old's name had also been linked with a return to his former province Munster, who are still looking for a new head coach following the departure of Graham Rowntree in late October.
Under the terms of his release from his RFU contract, Jones could begin work with any club side immediately, although he would not be able to work with a top level international side until after the Six Nations next year.
"The terms of his departure prevent Jones from working with any Tier One team until Tuesday 1 April 2025.
"During this period, he is permitted to work with any club or any Tier Two international team and below, should he choose to do so," the RFU statement added.
