Eddie Jones Senses Japan's Time Has Come Against Australia
Jones made five changes and turned to two university students as Japan try to end an eight-match losing streak against Australia.
- Japan coach Eddie Jones has made five changes to his starting lineup for Saturday's second Test in Townsville, seeking the team's first-ever victory over Australia.
- Following a narrow 35-32 loss in Osaka last week, Jones studied 'videos of geese' to improve support play, believing the team can 'make new history' against the Wallabies.
- Fly-Half Ryunosuke Ito, a 172cm dynamo retained by the Brave Blossoms, earned rave reviews for his sharp Osaka performance, scoring a sizzling opening try in his fourth international appearance.
- Wallabies coach Les Kiss made eight changes to his lineup while seeking three consecutive victories, saying his team must 'improve in certain areas' to overcome Japan.
- Marking the first match on Australian soil in 39 years, the Test builds momentum for Kiss ahead of next year's home World Cup as Australia seeks continued success.
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Eddie Jones senses Japan's time has come against Australia
Despite eight straight defeats since they first played each other in 1975, Japan are a team growing in confidence, losing their last two games against the Wallabies by just four points and three points respectively. That included last week's narrow 35-32 loss in steamy Osaka. With Australia resting some of their big guns and making a raft of changes, Jones believes the time could be right to finally snap the drought. "We haven't achieved what we…
Japan ‘watching videos of geese’: coach
Japan coach Eddie Jones yesterday said that his team had been “watching videos of geese” as they prepare to face Australia after losing narrowly to the Wallabies in last week’s first Test.Japan went down 35-32 in Osaka and Jones has made five changes to the starting line-up for the second Test in To
Birds of a feather flock together for Japan’s Jones
Aug 13 : Modern sport demands thinking outside the box for tiny advantages on the field of play, but studying videos of geese flying in formation might not be high on the list of many international rugby coaches bar Japan’s maverick Eddie Jones.The Australian is preparing his side to face the Wallabies in T
Japan Coach Eddie Jones Shakes Up Squad for Australia Rematch | Sports-Games
Japan's rugby coach, Eddie Jones, revised the starting line-up for the second match against Australia. After a loss in Osaka, the Brave Blossoms made five changes, hoping for a turnaround. Eddie Jones aims to optimize team performance with new strategic selections for the match in Townsville on Saturday.
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