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

Japan Rugby Football Union has suspended head coach Eddie Jones for four games and cut his salary following incidents of verbal abuse directed at local match officials during a Japan Under-23 tour in Australia in April. The 66-year-old Australian coach acknowledged making 'some inappropriate remarks' and was found to have violated the union's ethics and disciplinary regulations. Jones will miss Japan's Nations Championship opener against Italy on 4 July, which marks the final game of his suspension.