The Japan Rugby Football Union has confirmed the appointment of Eddie Jones as head coach.
Eddie Jones is set to return as head coach of Japan, several news outfits have reported.
Former Wallabies boss Eddie Jones has had a second interview with an eye towards returning as Japan head coach - but Frans Ludeke is also in the running.
Former All Blacks coach Joe Schmidt has been backed to take over from Eddie Jones and lead the Wallabies into the next Rugby World Cup.
Firebrand coach Eddie Jones is confident he’ll be back at the helm of a rugby team by January 2024.
Eddie Jones said he wanted to continue as head coach of Australia and has not had a job offer from Japan after his resignation was confirmed.