Eddie Jones tipped to return to Japan as Head Coach

The appointment will be announced at a press conference on Thursday, the Sponnichi Annex reported.

NEW ROLE: Reports coming from local media in Japan that Eddie Jones is to return as Japan's Head Coach. 

Eddie Jones is set to return as Japan's head coach, local media reported, with an announcement expected as soon as Thursday.

Former Australia and England coach Jones attended a final interview in Tokyo last week with the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU), which is expected to make the decision official on Wednesday, the Daily sports newspaper reported on Sunday.