Eddie Jones banned for four matches by Japan RFU for 'verbal abuse' towards officials during U23 tour of Australia

Eddie Jones, head coach of Japan's rugby union team, has been banned for four matches and handed a six-week suspension by the Japan Rugby Football Union following verbal abuse directed at match officials during Japan's U23 tour of Australia. Jones will also receive an unspecified salary reduction as part of his punishment. The coach has publicly acknowledged the incident, stating he 'deeply regrets' his words and actions.