Jones Expected As Coach

By Andrew Collins
May 13 2008

Former Welsh scrum half, Robert Jones, looks poised to become the Cardiff Blues new backs coach, replacing Rob Howley, who will be working full time with Warren Gatland and the Welsh set up. The 52-times capped coach is currently working with Llanelli.

Swansea legend, Jones, has been working with the Llanelli Scarlets for the past 2 seasons, in what has been a very varied years for the region. Having arrived as part of Phil Davies' new coaching team in 2006, Jones has been the Scarlets skills coach, a similar position to that of backs coach at the Blues.

His likely arrival comes having failed to lure Australian coach, Scott Johnson, to the region. The former Wales caretaker coach held extensive talks with Dai Young, but opted to take up the role of Head Coach at USA's national side.

Young, Peter Thomas and Bob Nortser did hold talks with numerous coaches while on a scouting tour of New Zealand and Australia recently, however they found very little and returned largely unsuccessful.

However, with the recent shock sacking of Phil Davies at the Scarlets, Jones may also be for the chop when new coach, Nigel Davies, decides his coaching team.

The move is as yet unconfirmed, but Jones is currently favourite to land the position.

Jones Expected As Coach

Discussion started by theArmsPark.co.uk , 13/05/2008 14:55

theArmsPark.co.uk
13/05/2008 14:55

Jones Expected As Coach

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jake 1
13/05/2008 15:10

he would be good for us he has done well with the scarlets backs its the forwards that have let them down badly this season. just give him a decent scrum half to work with!

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amstel
13/05/2008 20:42

Hope its true!
Its not one of your porky-pie stories again is it?

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bluebart
13/05/2008 20:46

I think this i smuch better for the region than if we had australian johnson. he would not have helped.

But Jones is Welsh so it is good. But the man I really would like to have is rupert moon.

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cardiffsteve
13/05/2008 23:17

It won't happen, but I'd love us to get David Knox.

I like his style: http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/knox-lashes-out-at-wrong-man-kidney-1373934.html

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theArmsPark.co.uk Admin
14/05/2008 17:35

Quote:

amstel
Hope its true!
Its not one of your porky-pie stories again is it?

I'm insulted you would even question me!

But no, in all fairness, this one is definately on the cards. Jones was interviewed at half time during the Scarlets last game of the season, and he said then that he was in talks with the Blues.

He didn't mention this, but with Davies coming in, he may well have to make way.

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:05:14:17:36:24 by theArmsPark.co.uk Admin.

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Boyesy
19/05/2008 04:35

Stories from Melbourne suggest that Bill Millard is going to be the new man.....

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S A Brained
19/05/2008 09:22

Rob Jone. The last Welsh 9 to have a decent pass. Too many Box kicks though!

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