AdvertisementSportRugby UnionAustralian rugby ‘He backed me’: Why young Wallabies star won’t say a bad word about Eddie Iain Payten August 5, 2026 — 5:00am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Share A A AAsk any group of Wallabies for their thoughts on Eddie Jones, and you’ll get a mixed bag of responses. For several now-established Wallabies, Jones was the man who gave them their first call-up and launched their journey in gold. Jorgensen was rested against Jones’ Japan last year, and the young Aussie is even more highly enthusiastic to show his talent than normal. Eddie Jones’ Japan host the Wallabies for a Test in Osaka on Saturday.