Rugby Australia has accepted the resignation of head coach Eddie Jones just 10 months into a five-year contract after the Wallabies' pool-stage World Cup exit.
Marlie Packer led the way with two tries as England kicked off the new WXV 1 series with a 42-7 victory over Australia.
Phil Waugh says it would be disappointing if Eddie Jones had a job interview with Japan before the World Cup.
Eddie Jones said he is committed to coaching Australia for the long haul and has stood by his youth policy that saw the Wallabies crash to their earliest World Cup exit.
We look ahead to a crucial week of Rugby World Cup action, as Scotland and Italy face last chances, while Ireland, France and Fiji may be feeling pressure.
Defending champions South Africa saw off Tonga 49-18 to pick up a bonus-point win in Marseille which moved them top of Rugby World Cup Pool B.
Australia secured a bonus-point 34-14 victory against Portugal in unconvincing fashion as they kept their slim hopes of qualifying for the World Cup quarter-finals alive.
Fiji confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarter-final with England - and the elimination of Australia - despite a shock 24-23 loss to Portugal.