Rugby: Japan suspends head coach Eddie Jones for verbally abusing officials

Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones has received a four-game suspension and a pay cut for verbally abusing local match officials during the national under-23 team's tour of Australia last month.The 66-year-old Australian will miss Japan's first test match of the season against Italy on July 4 and three earlier non-test matches.Jones is also serving a six-week suspension from his head coaching duties through June 5 over the "incidences of verbal abuse" during the Australian tour, the Japan Rugby Football Union said Wednesday.He will be back to coach the Brave Blossoms against Ireland in the N…READ FULL ARTICLE