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Japan Suspends Eddie Jones for Verbally Abusing Officials
The JRFU also docked his pay, and Jones will miss four Japan matches, including the Nations Championship opener against Italy.
- Japan head coach Eddie Jones was suspended by the Japanese Rugby Football Union following findings of verbal abuse directed at match officials, a decision Jones accepted.
- Incidents during a recent U23 Japan National Team tour of Australia prompted the suspension after Jones allegedly directed verbal abuse at local match officials.
- Beyond the six-week ban from all coaching activity, the JRFU reduced Jones's salary; he issued an apology, stating "I deeply regret my behaviour and words."
- Jones will miss four national team fixtures, beginning with the Nations Championship opener for Japan against Italy in Tokyo on July 4.
- Despite the suspension, the former England and Australia boss is still scheduled to lead the national team into the next Rugby World Cup, having returned to Japan in 2024.
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How an RA complaint to Japan led to Eddie Jones being suspended for referee abuse
Broadcast footage of Eddie Jones remonstrating with a referee in regional NSW has surfaced after Rugby Australia’s complaint helped trigger a six-week ban and a fine exceeding $10,000.
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