ON THE BLINDSIDE

Eddie Jones is pouring cold water on reports that he could return to Japan and plans to see out the rest of his four-year contract with the Australian Rugby Union.
The rumour mill went into overdrive last week when a report from Japan suggested that Jones, under contract with the ARU under 2027, was “negotiating” with Japanese officials.
Japan are looking for a new head coach to replace New Zealander Jamie Joseph and Jones, who led them to their greatest-ever success against South Africa in 2015 and is still held in high regard.

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