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Rugby News Roundup: Morgan's Return, Springboks Star Banned, and Jones Takes Swipe at England

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Wales skipper Jac Morgan is eager to return to action after a calf injury and could make his debut for the Dragons on Saturday. However, Ospreys boss Mark Jones is cautious about rushing his 25-year-old star back onto the field, emphasizing the need for proper medical clearance and game time. Meanwhile, Springboks star Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been banned for nine matches for grabbing an opponent's genitals, sparking an angry reaction from the victim, Josh Murphy. England coach Eddie Jones has also made headlines, suggesting that England will never hire a non-English boss again and criticizing the country's rugby hierarchy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jac Morgan could make his first appearance of the season for the Dragons on Saturday, pending medical clearance and game time.
  • Springboks star Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been banned for nine matches for grabbing an opponent's genitals, with the incident sparking an angry reaction from the victim, Josh Murphy.
  • The low-end ban of 12 weeks was reduced by three weeks due to Wessels' previous good conduct.
  • Eddie Jones has accused England of being hierarchical and status-driven, suggesting he was the first and likely last non-English England coach.
  • Jones revealed he had reached out to countryman Ange Postecoglou after he was sacked by Nottingham Forest, showing sympathy for the former Tottenham head coach.

Statistics:

  • Jac Morgan's potential return to action after a calf injury
  • Springboks star Jan-Hendrik Wessels' nine-match ban for grabbing an opponent's genitals
  • Wessels' original 12-week ban reduced by three weeks due to his previous good conduct
  • England's 1st non-English coach, Eddie Jones
  • Eddie Jones' time as England coach (2020-22)
  • Josh Murphy's red card rescinded in the wake of Jan-Hendrik Wessels' ban

Sources:

  • BBC Sport: "Morgan 'bursting to play' ahead of potential return"
  • RugbyPass: "Wessels banned for nine games for genital grab"
  • SEN Sport: "Eddie Jones: 'I was the first non-English England coach and I reckon I'll be the last'"

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