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Eddie Jones suspended by Japan after abusing match officials
TL;DR
Eddie Jones has been suspended by the Japanese Rugby Football Union for verbally abusing match officials. He will miss four national team fixtures, including the opening match of the Nations Championship against Italy on July 4.
Key points
- Eddie Jones suspended by the Japanese Rugby Football Union
- Found to have verbally abused match officials
- Will miss four national team fixtures
- Suspension affects the start of the Nations Championship
- Japan's first match is against Italy on July 4
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Eddie Jones has been suspended from rugby (Getty)
Japan head coach Eddie Jones has been suspended and docked pay by the Japanese Rugby Football Union (JRFU) having been found to have verbally abused match officials.
The former England and Australia boss returned for a second stint in charge of the nation at the start of 2024 and is set to lead them into next yearâs Rugby World Cup.
The 66-year-old will miss four national team fixtures, though, after a ban was levied following incidents during an U23 tour to Australia in April. Those four matches include the start of Japanâs Nations Championship campaign against Italy in Tokyo on 4 July.
Jones has also received a six-week ban from all activity as Japan head coach, and had his salary reduced by the JRFU.
âI accept the disciplinary action of the JRFU relating to the U23 Japan National Team tour of Australia,â Jones said in an apologetic statement. âSome inappropriate remarks that I made caused discomfort to local match officials and other related parties.
I would like to offer my sincere apologies to everyone involved. I deeply regret my behaviour and words and will make every effort to ensure that this doesnât happen again.â
Jones previously led Japan to an upset victory over South Africa at the 2015 World Cup before taking up his role with England a year later. Under his coaching, England reached the final of the 2019 tournament.
His side have been drawn alongside France, the United States and Samoa in Pool E at next yearâs tournament in his native Australia.
Q&A
Why was Eddie Jones suspended from his coaching position?
Eddie Jones was suspended for verbally abusing match officials during an U23 tour to Australia in April.
How many matches will Eddie Jones miss due to his suspension?
Eddie Jones will miss four national team fixtures as a result of his suspension.
When is Japan's first match in the Nations Championship after Eddie Jones' suspension?
Japan's first match in the Nations Championship, which Eddie Jones will miss, is against Italy on July 4.
