Japan ban head coach Eddie Jones for four games after ‘verbal abuse’ on Australia tour

• Jones will miss Japan’s Nations Championship opener

• 66-year-old apologises for ‘some inappropriate remarks’

Japan have suspended their head coach, Eddie Jones, for four games and cut his salary for “verbal abuse directed at local officials” during an Australian tour.

Jones will miss Japan’s Nations Championship opener against Italy in Tokyo on 4 July, the fourth game of his ban.