meanwhile russia's rugby team has backed former wales frank gens to become the new head coach the team arrived back in also on monday after failing to reach the knockout stages of the world cup in new zealand jones is currently the team's assistant coach and he's been tipped to replace nickel i never wish to hell he stepped down following the bear's last pool game against australia and says his departure was planned before the tournament but he and players all believe that jones would be a good replacement. for the if i made the decision to quit the team good for the tournament so it's not connected with our results at the world cup i've been spearheading the team for three years now and this side needs new inspiration a new challenge is probably pointing in experience for and it will be the right choice while bridging residual stays i think you can say head coach is it even if he's offered that i think you can even steal a share and give a lot to the steve harvey leaves he's a top class professional. i'm sure you can do a really good job where you can tell you what the records are. th