Former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones on trial for indecent assault claims

A top talkback host, who is also the former coach of Australia’s national rugby team, has gone on trial, accused of sexual offending against multiple men and boys.Alan Jones, 85, is charged with 20 counts of indecent assault and two of sexual touching without consent.He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.Jones arrived at the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney on Monday morning for the start of the judge-alone trial, which is expected to continue for months.More than 70 witnesses will be called to give evidence.Jones and his lawyers declined to answer reporters’ questions outside the court.Protesters outside an earlier court hearing (Getty)Jones coached the Wallabies – Australia’s highly regarded national rugby team – from 1984 to 1987. Under his leadership, the team won 86 of t