In a latest flip of occasions, Japan’s rugby head coach Eddie Jones has been sanctioned with a six-week suspension alongside a wage discount. The punitive measures comply with situations of verbal abuse directed at match officers throughout Japan’s Below-23 tour in Australia, as introduced by the Japan Rugby Soccer Union (JRFU) on Wednesday.
The 66-year-old Jones, a seasoned coach with earlier tenures main England and Australia, shall be prohibited from attending or taking part in 4 matches. Notably, this consists of Japan’s Nations Championship opener towards Italy in Tokyo, scheduled for July 4.
Expressing regret, Jones acknowledged, “I made some inappropriate remarks that triggered discomfort to native match officers and different associated events.” He has dedicated to avoiding such conduct sooner or later. Jones, who resumed his function as Japan’s head coach in January 2024, had earlier helmed the Courageous Blossoms from 2012 to 2015.
(With inputs from businesses.)