Jason Ryles, the Wallabies assistant coach, recently shared his thoughts on the similarities between his new boss Eddie Jones and his past coach Craig Bellamy. Ryles, who played and worked under Bellamy at the Melbourne Storm, believes that both coaches have similar coaching philosophies. He joined the Wallabies in Paris ahead of the Rugby World Cup, which starts on September 8.
Ryles was called up as assistant coach after the sudden resignation of Brad Davis. However, he won’t be taking over as attack coach but instead will assist in implementing the existing systems put in place by Jones and former Wallabies attack coach Scott Wisemantel. Ryles previously worked with Jones in 2020 during England’s Autumn series but had to cut short his contract due to coronavirus travel restrictions.
Despite the abrupt end to their previous collaboration, Ryles believes that working with Jones again will be a smooth transition. He has a history with Jones, as the England coach invited him to the final of the 2019 World Cup in Japan. Ryles expressed his excitement about being behind the scenes again and believes that Jones’ coaching style, which has been successful for a long time, is not foreign to him.
Ryles has a strong connection with Bellamy, as he played two seasons under him at the Melbourne Storm in the NRL. Ryles will return to the Storm after the World Cup, declining the opportunity to become the head coach of the St George Illawarra Dragons in order to work under Bellamy once more. Despite their different personalities, Ryles points out that both Bellamy and Jones have a similar work ethic and emphasis on doing the little things well. Their intensity in training is a key aspect of their coaching style.
Ryles also shares a familiarity with some of the Wallabies players, as there are two former Storm wingers, Marika Koroibete and Suliasi Vunivalu, in the World Cup squad. Additionally, the Wallabies’ defence coach Brett Hodgson is also an ex-NRL player whom Ryles knows well.
Upon arriving in France, the Wallabies players visited the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, where they laid a jersey for former Test playmaker William Tasker, who lost his life during World War I. Vice-captain Tate McDermott expressed the significance of the visit, acknowledging the sacrifices made by those who fought for their freedom.
Overall, Ryles is excited to be part of the Wallabies coaching staff, drawing from his experiences under both Bellamy and Jones. He looks forward to contributing to the team’s success in the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
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