LYON: Eddie Jones believes he may lose his job as Wallabies coach after the Rugby World Cup and says he has "let Australian rugby down" with a shocking run of results this year.
Jones fronted the press in Lyon on Friday after naming Ben Donaldson at No.10 and Dave Porecki as captain for Monday's (AEST) must win match with Wales.
He was peppered with questions from Australian and British press and seemed resigned to his fate should the Wallabies lose and not make it into the quarter-finals for the first time.
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"Look, I've let Australian rugby down mate," Jones said.
"I haven't done the job I was brought in to do. I was brought in to turn it around. So I feel that responsibility."
Jones has a 1-6 record since replacing Dave Rennie as coach in January.
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He initially stuck with the bulk of Rennie's squad before ushering in a dramatic youth movement and axing experienced players including Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper.
Jones is contracted through to the 2027 World Cup in Australia but has given cryptic messages about his future in various interviews.
"At the end of the World Cup there'll be a review," Jones said.
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"And given the results we've had then maybe Australian rugby doesn't want to keep me. That's the reality of the job I live in. And I understand that.
"I know people are upset about it and I understand that and I would be too far as a fan because the results aren't good enough. But sometimes… there's some pain before you get some success."
Jones said he was blocking out external criticism which has been fierce and widespread.
"I don't listen to any of that noise. I don't even know what Drew Mitchell said. I've got no idea what he said. I've got no idea what David Campese said."
WALLABIES (15-1): Andrew Kellaway, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Jordan Petaia, Samu Kerevi, Marika Koroibete, Ben Donaldson, Tate McDermott, Rob Valetini, Tom Hooper, Rob Leota, Richie Arnold, Nick Frost, James Slipper, Dave Porecki (c), Angus Bell
Reserves: Matt Faessler, Blake Schoupp, Pone Fa'amausili, Matt Philip, Fraser McReight, Nic White, Carter Gordon, Suliasi Vunivalu
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