Rugby: Eddie Jones to return as Japan head coach

Eddie Jones has been rehired as Japan rugby national team head coach to succeed departed Jamie Joseph, the Japan Rugby Football Union announced Wednesday.The 63-year-old Australian, who will hold a press conference Thursday, will take up his post on Jan. 1 and run the team through the 2027 World Cup in Australia.Jones led the Brave Blossoms to three pool-stage wins at the 2015 World Cup in England, including a famous 34-32 victory against South Africa, before guiding England to a runners-up finish at the 2019 tournament in Japan.Jones was sacked as England head coach last December before ta…READ FULL ARTICLE