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Former Australian rugby coach Alan Jones would return to his old post if asked to take over from the outgoing John Connolly.
Queensland Rugby Union chairman Peter Lewis suggested that Jones, now the host of Sydney's highest-rating radio show, would be the ideal person to coach the Wallabies.
Jones, who said he was not actively seeking the Australian coaching role, did not rule out accepting the job if offered.
"Anyone who believes in rugby, who believes in the game and wants the game to do well - if they were prevailed upon and asked to assist, if they were fair dinkum [genuine] they'd most probably have to," he said.
"So I suppose if I was honest, if it was thought by somebody that I might be able to contribute to the revitalisation of the game, then I'd be obligated to put my hand up."
Lewis said Jones' appointment would breathe new life into rugby's current coaching philosophy which he believes is "killing the game".
"He would be ideal. He would bring a completely fresh approach, a whole new energy," Lewis said.
"There is a sameness about all of the [Wallabies coaching] candidates and we really need to do something radical and that's where Alan comes in."
Ewen McKenzie, Laurie Fisher, John Muggleton, Scott Johnson, David Nucifora and Robbie Deans are all candidates, with an appointment expected by the end of next month.
Jones has been a fierce critic of the modern game and has attacked the number of coaching and support staff each team have.
