Japan coach Jones returns to face his former England charges

Japan head coach Eddie Jones ahead of the match against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday | AFP-JIJI

Reuters

Nov 11, 2026

Eddie Jones was a divisive figure in his controversial seven-year spell as England coach and can be expected to relish a role as provocateur when his Japan side plays at Twickenham in the Nations Championship on Saturday.

Japan will be the overwhelming underdog against England but Jones has hinted he has a plan or two up his sleeve as he looks to spring a surprise.

“We’ll need to be able to break up the game, if we play an orthodox game of rugby, we’re probably going to struggle to beat them,” the Australian said.

In a time of both misinformation and too much information,
quality journalism is more crucial than ever.
By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.

SUBSCRIBE NOW