Rugby: John Kirwan won't coach Japan but is interested in supremo role

The vacant head coach position with the Japan national rugby team took another twist Friday with John Kirwan telling Kyodo News he has had no contact with the Japan Rugby Football Union.Kirwan, who led the Brave Blossoms from 2007 to 2011, has been mentioned in a number of media reports as one candidate to replace fellow former All Black Jamie Joseph, who has stepped down after seven years in charge.In a phone call to Kyodo from Italy, Kirwan expressed surprise that his name had been included in recent reports. But he said he would be willing to get involved in another capacity."I have real…READ FULL ARTICLE