Eddie Jones suspended by Japan after abusing match officials

Ex-Wallabies coach apologises after being banned for four games and has salary cut following incident on Australian tour with under-23 team

The incidents took place when Jones, who was dismissed by England in late 2022, aimed verbal abuse at officials while overseeing Japan under-23s' tour of Australia last month.

The 66-year-old will miss Japan’s opening Test of the upcoming Nations Championship tournament against Italy on July 4.

Jones will not be allowed to take any part in two games pitting a Japan select team against Hong Kong on 22 and 29 May.