By JON NEWCOMBE

Japan boss: Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones has hailed the impact Steve Borthwick has had with England ahead of the first official Test between the Brave Blossoms and England on Japanese soil. Jones will kick off his second spell in charge of Japan by going head-tohead with his old protégé in Tokyo on June 22. Matches against Italy, Georgia and the Maori All Blacks will follow.
Far from breeding contempt, Jones’ familiarity with Borthwick’s coaching style has left him with nothing but respect for the man who succeeded him at Twickenham and was his assistant with both England and...