A video has reportedly been leaked after Eddie Jones was fined and suspended as head coach of Japan for abusing match officials during an Under-23 tour of Australia last month.
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The Japanese Rugby Football Union (JRFU) said that due to the “seriousness of the matter” and the terms of Jones’ contract, the 66-year-old has been stood down for six weeks and barred from involvement in the Brave Blossoms’ next four matches.
As a result, Jones will miss Japan’s opening Nations Championship fixture against Italy on 4 July, along with two matches against a Hong Kong China Select side and a warm-up game against the Māori All Blacks.
The JRFU also confirmed that Jones will face a salary reduction.
Jones said he accepts the punishment and “deeply regrets” his behaviour.
“Some inappropriate remarks that I made caused discomfort to local match officials and other related parties,” the Australian said.
“I would like to offer my sincere apologies to everyone involved.”
The video was published by the Sydney Morning Herald.
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