Jones coached the Wallabies from 2001 to 2005, including a World Cup final in 2003
Rugby Australia says it could not pass up the chance to get Jones back for the World Cup, starting in September
Rennie had coached the Wallabies since 2020 and finished with 13 wins from 34 games
Jones will coach the men's national team and "oversee the Wallaroos program as Rugby Australia pushes forward towards a professional future for the Women's XVs game".
