Former Wales wing Mark Jones performed alongside Easterby at Llanelli the place additionally they started their teaching careers collectively.
“He was an excellent giggle off the pitch and all the time nice firm on the way in which to coaching or to video games,” mentioned Jones, now head coach at Ospreys.
“However as soon as he crossed that whitewash, he knew when it was time to change on. He was excellent at setting requirements.
“At any time when he returned to Llanelli from being away with Eire he was all the time able to play the subsequent week for the membership. He by no means needed to be requested, and that is truly fairly uncommon. It marked him out as an actual professional with an incredible work ethic.”
The query stays whether or not Easterby would need the Wales job. Michael Cheika is known to be eager and Franco Smith was desirous to have his title included among the many candidates whereas the WRU nonetheless believes the job is an attractive one.
“There’s quite a bit to be optimistic about in Welsh rugby over the approaching years and any coach may wish to be a part of that,” mentioned Jones.
“Simon is formidable and I am positive a high job would curiosity him, however I additionally suppose he is very glad in that Eire setting in the mean time.”
On Saturday, Easterby might be intent on inflicting extra distress on Welsh rugby. There are those that imagine he might quickly be a part of the answer.
