Japan ban head coach Eddie Jones for four games after ‘verbal abuse’ on Australia tour

Jones will miss Japan’s Nations Championship openerAustralian apologises for ‘some inappropriate remarks’Japan have suspended their head coach, Eddie Jones, for four games and cut his salary for “verbal abuse directed at local officials” during a tour in Australia. Jones will miss Japan’s Nations Championship opener against Italy on 4 July, the fourth game of his ban.The Japan Rugby Football Union said the 66-year-old Australian violated their ethics and disciplinary regulations during a Japan Under-23 tour in April. “These measures relate to incidences of verbal abuse directed at local match officials,” it said. Continue reading...