Rugby: Joseph to return to Highlanders in 2024 as head of rugby

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph will return to the Highlanders in New Zealand on a four-year deal and take up a newly created position as head of rugby in 2024, the Dunedin-based Super Rugby club said Thursday.New Zealand news website Stuff spoke to Joseph and reported he declined an offer to stay on as Brave Blossoms head coach because the Japan Rugby Football Union demanded he live in Japan, something he was unwilling to do.Joseph's role, starting after this year's World Cup in France, involves leading the entire Highlanders rugby program, including recruitment and retention of players, sup…READ FULL ARTICLE