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Rugby: Jones

Japan head coach Eddie Jones attends a news conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2024, ahead of the Brave Blossoms kicking off a new era under him against England on June 22.

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Rugby: Jones to lead Brave Blossoms again

Eddie Jones receives the ball during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 14, 2023, as the 63-year-old is introduced by the Japan Rugby Football Union for his second stint as Japan head coach.

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Rugby: Jones to lead Brave Blossoms again

Eddie Jones speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 14, 2023, as the 63-year-old is introduced by the Japan Rugby Football Union for his second stint as Japan head coach.

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Rugby: Jones to lead Brave Blossoms again

Eddie Jones gestures at a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 14, 2023, as the 63-year-old is introduced by the Japan Rugby Football Union for his second stint as Japan head coach.

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Ex-Japan head coach Jones in Japan

Former Japan head coach Eddie Jones speaks during an interview in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 7, 2023. Jones, who stepped down as coach of Australia last month, said he is interested in coaching the Brave Blossoms again but has so far not received an offer.

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Ex-Japan head coach Jones in Japan

Former Japan head coach Eddie Jones speaks during an interview in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 7, 2023. Jones, who stepped down as coach of Australia last month, said he is interested in coaching the Brave Blossoms again but has so far not received an offer.

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Ex-Japan head coach Jones in Japan

Former Japan head coach Eddie Jones speaks during an interview in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 7, 2023. Jones, who stepped down as coach of Australia last month, said he is interested in coaching the Brave Blossoms again but has so far not received an offer.

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Ex-Japan head coach Jones in Japan

Former Japan head coach Eddie Jones speaks during an interview in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 7, 2023. Jones, who stepped down as coach of Australia last month, said he is interested in coaching the Brave Blossoms again but has so far not received an offer.

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Rugby: Japan's pre-World Cup training

Japan players train ahead of their upcoming Rugby World Cup Pool D opener against Chile at the Brave Blossoms' base in Toulouse in southwestern France on Sep.6, 2023.

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Rugby: Japan's pre-World Cup training

TOULOUSE, France - The Japan National Team works out during a gym session ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup at the Brave Blossoms' base in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 5, 2023.

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Rugby: Japan assistant coach Flutey

Japan assistant coach Riki Flutey speaks during a press conference in Monaco on Sept. 14, 2023, ahead of the Brave Blossoms' upcoming Rugby World Cup Pool D match against England.

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Rugby: Japan players Naikabula, Masirewa

Japan players Jone Naikabula (L) and Semisi Masirewa smile at a question from a reporter in Monaco on Sept. 14, 2023, ahead of the Brave Blossoms' upcoming Rugby World Cup Pool D match against England.

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Rugby World Cup

Japan fans make noise in the stands during the Brave Blossoms' Rugby World Cup opener against Pool D opponents Chile at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 10, 2023.

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Rugby: Japan's pre-World Cup training

Rikiya Matsuda is pictured during Japan's training ahead of their upcoming Rugby World Cup Pool D opener against Chile at the Brave Blossoms' base in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 7, 2023.

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Rugby: Japan's pre-World Cup training

Yutaka Nagare is pictured during Japan's training ahead of their upcoming Rugby World Cup Pool D opener against Chile at the Brave Blossoms' base in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 7, 2023.

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Rugby: Japan's pre-World Cup training

Japan players train ahead of their upcoming Rugby World Cup Pool D opener against Chile at the Brave Blossoms' base in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 7, 2023.

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Rugby: Japan's pre-World Cup training

Japan players train ahead of their upcoming Rugby World Cup Pool D opener against Chile at the Brave Blossoms' base in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 7, 2023.

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Rugby: Japan's pre-World Cup training

Japan player Shota Horie works out during a gym session ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup at the Brave Blossoms' base in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 5, 2023.

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Rugby: Japan's pre-World Cup training

Japan player Kanji Shimokawa works out during a gym session ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup at the Brave Blossoms' base in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 5, 2023.

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Rugby: Japan's pre-World Cup training

Japan player Michael Leitch lifts weights during a gym session ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup at the Brave Blossoms' base in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 5, 2023.

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Rugby: Japan's pre-World Cup training

Japan player Kotaro Matsushima works out during a gym session ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup at the Brave Blossoms' base in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 5, 2023.

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Rugby: New Zealand XV coach Leon MacDonald

Leon MacDonald, head coach of New Zealand Rugby's All Blacks XV, gives an interview in Tokyo on July 3, 2023, ahead of the team's matches against a Japan XV and the Brave Blossoms.

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Rugby: Brave Blossoms jersey for 2023 World Cup

Five players sport the Japanese national rugby team's new jersey for the World Cup that kicks off in France in September during a kit reveal event in Tokyo on June 23, 2023.

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Rugby: Brave Blossoms jersey for 2023 World Cup

Five players sport the Japanese national rugby team's new jersey for the World Cup that kicks off in France in September during a kit reveal event in Tokyo on June 23, 2023.

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Rugby: Brave Blossoms jersey for 2023 World Cup

Photo taken on June 23, 2023, in Tokyo shows the Japanese national rugby team's new jersey for the World Cup that kicks off in France in September.

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Rugby: Japan vs. New Zealand

CHOFU, Japan, Nov. 3 Kyodo - Players of Japan's Brave Blossoms celebrate after Samuela Anise (2nd from R) scores a try in the first half of a match against New Zealand at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, on Nov. 3, 2018. Japan lost 69-31.

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Joseph stresses need to look forward and change structures

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 20 Kyodo - Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2017. Joseph said Japan needs to leave its exploits at Rugby World Cup 2015 behind and start building toward the future.

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Japan beat Sri Lanka in Asian 5 Nations title

NAGOYA, Japan - Members of Japan's national rugby team, the Brave Blossoms, celebrate after beating Sri Lanka's Elephants 132-10 in an Asian 5 Nations title game at Mizuho Rugby Ground in Nagoya on May 10, 2014.

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Japan rugby coach Jones

SAKAI, Japan - Japan rugby coach Eddie Jones speaks during a press conference in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on April 25, 2012, prior to an Asian Five Nations match at Kazakhstan on April 28, his debut with the Brave Blossoms.

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Indiscipline costs Japan royal command performance against Scots

Japan's Kaito Shigeno scores a try during the first half of an international rugby test match against Scotland at Ajinomoto Stadium in the city of Chofu, Tokyo, on June 25, 2016. The Brave Blossoms lost 21-16. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Indiscipline costs Japan royal command performance against Scots

Japan's Yu Tamura (L) and Amanaki Lelei Mafi (R) tackles Scotland's Josh Strauss during the first half of an international rugby test match at Ajinomoto Stadium in the city of Chofu, Tokyo, on June 25, 2016. The Brave Blossoms lost 21-16. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Indiscipline costs Japan a royal command performance against Scots

Japan captain Shota Horie runs with the ball in a 21-16 loss to Scotland in the last of their two-test series at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on June 25, 2016. In front of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, the Brave Blossoms fell to their seventh straight defeat to the Scots. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Indiscipline costs Japan a royal command performance against Scots

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L in front) and Empress Michiko (R in front) watch the national rugby team's match against Scotland in the last of the two-test series at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on June 25, 2016. The Brave Blossoms fell 21-16 to Scotland. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Indiscipline costs Japan a royal command performance against Scots

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L in front) and Empress Michiko (R in front) watch the national rugby team's match against Scotland in the last of the two-test series at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on June 25, 2016. The Brave Blossoms fell 21-16 to Scotland. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brave Blossoms hoping for imperious performance against Scots

Japan's rugby player Yu Tamura trains at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on June 24, 2016, a day before the last of their two-test series against Scotland. The two sides will play in front of Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the stadium that will host the opening game of Rugby World Cup 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brave Blossoms lose to Scotland

Members of the Japanese men's rugby team look disappointed following their 13-26 defeat to Scotland in an international rugby test match at Toyota Stadium in the central Japan city of Toyota on June 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brave Blossoms lose to Scotland

Japan's Harumichi Tatekawa (12) carries the ball as Scotland's John Hardie (7) attempts to tackle him during the second half of an international rugby test match at Toyota Stadium in the central Japan city of Toyota on June 18, 2016. The Brave Blossoms lost 13-26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brave Blossoms lose to Scotland

Japan's Shota Horie scores a try during the first half of an international rugby test match against Scotland at Toyota Stadium in the central Japan city of Toyota on June 18, 2016. The Brave Blossoms lost 13-26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brave Blossoms lose to Scotland

Scotland's Greig Laidlaw (C) passes the ball as Japan's Shota Horie (R) looks on during the first half of an international rugby test match at Toyota Stadium in the central Japan city of Toyota on June 18, 2016. The Brave Blossoms lost 13-26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brave Blossoms lose to Scotland

Japan's Keita Inagaki (L) attempts to carry the ball past Scotland's Willem Nel during the first half of an international rugby test match at Toyota Stadium in the central Japan city of Toyota on June 18, 2016. The Brave Blossoms lost 13-26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Japan hold on to beat Canada despite Hosoda red card

Japan's Harumichi Tatekawa (C), followed by teammate Kotaro Matsushima (R), attempts to carry the ball past Canada's Aaron Carpenter during the first half of an international rugby test match at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on June 11, 2016. The Brave Blossoms won 26-22, despite having to play with 14 men following Yoshiya Hosoda's red card in the second half. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Mixed news for Japan with Hammett to leave but Brown due back

Sunwolves head coach Mark Hammett, seen in this undated photo, will return to New Zealand to work as an assistant to the Highlanders' new head coach Tony Brown in the 2017 Super Rugby season. But in return, Brown will eventually head north to join the Brave Blossoms, Japan's national team. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sunwolves' Hammett steps into breach for Brave Blossoms

The Japan Rugby Football Union's Director of Rugby, Masahiro Kunda, speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on March 10, 2016. Kunda said Sunwolves coach Mark Hammett will direct Japan's national team for upcoming matches, deputizing for incoming coach and fellow Kiwi Jamie Joseph who is unavailable due to commitments with his Highlanders Super Rugby team. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru arrives in Brisbane

Brave Blossoms' superstar fullback Ayumu Goromaru is welcomed by fans on Feb. 6, 2016, after arriving in Brisbane, Australia, to join the Queensland Reds for the 2016 Super Rugby season. Goromaru will attend a press conference on Feb. 8 and will take part in a team training session for the first time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru arrives in Brisbane

Brave Blossoms' superstar fullback Ayumu Goromaru is welcomed by fans on Feb. 6, 2016, after arriving in Brisbane, Australia, to join the Queensland Reds for the 2016 Super Rugby season. Goromaru will attend a press conference on Feb. 8 and will take part in a team training session for the first time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru arrives in Brisbane

Brave Blossoms' superstar fullback Ayumu Goromaru is welcomed by fans on Feb. 6, 2016, after arriving in Brisbane, Australia, to join the Queensland Reds for the 2016 Super Rugby season. Goromaru will attend a press conference on Feb. 8 and will take part in a team training session for the first time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: JRFU confirms Joseph for new Japan HC

Noriyuki Sakamoto, executive director of the Japan Rugby Football Union, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2016, after the governing body confirmed that Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph would be the new head coach of the Brave Blossoms. Sakamoto said Joseph would be entrusted to lead the hosts at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: No time for complacency: Brave Blossoms' Tanaka

Japan scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka is interviewed in Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2015. The 30-year-old Tanaka, who plays in the Top League for Panasonic Wild Knights and in Super Rugby for the Highlanders, said Japanese rugby is still in crisis even though the national team won three of their four games at the Rugby World Cup in England. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru's statue installed in Tokyo's business district

Photo shows the Brave Blossoms' superstar fullback Ayumu Goromaru and his statue installed in Tokyo's Marunouchi business district on Nov. 30, 2015. The statue, together with another 10 statues including those of feudal warlord Tokugawa Ieyasu and novelist Soseki Natsume, will be placed around Tokyo Station through Dec. 27. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru passes milestone

Brave Blossoms' Ayumu Goromaru attends a press conference in Nagoya on Nov. 14, 2015, after his Yamaha Jubilo beat Toyota Verblitz 18-11 in a Top League game. Goromaru scored his 1,000th Top League point during the first half of the game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo