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Eddie Jones
For Eddie Jones's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
Rugby / Coach's Eye
Dec 25, 2019
Japan exceeded all expectations at 'magnificent' RWC
I thought the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan was a magnificent tournament. It was extremely well organized, with great participation by the host country. Financially and in terms of participation, it was the most successful World Cup there has been.
Japan Times
Rugby / Coach's Eye
Aug 16, 2019
Visit to Japan a good chance to experience new culture
The England team and I will leave for Japan to start our Rugby World Cup campaign on Sept. 8. We'll arrive just short of two weeks before our first game, against Tonga.
Japan Times
Rugby / Coach's Eye
Jul 5, 2019
Rugby underwent big changes on global scale in 1990s
The Rugby World Cup has become a massive sporting event.
Japan Times
Rugby / Coach's Eye
Jun 12, 2019
Four main factors stand out when assembling squad for World Cup
It's 100 days to go until the Rugby World Cup, and all the countries are about to get their players together for training.
Japan Times
Rugby / Coach's Eye
Dec 14, 2018
Brave Blossoms must beat higher-ranked nations to gain respect
Playing against my England team at Twickenham last month was incredible for Japan.
Japan Times
Rugby / Coach's Eye
Aug 26, 2018
Japan needs to act now to capitalize on 2015 RWC success
I think there have been some amazing developments and some not-so-amazing developments in Japanese rugby since the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby / Coach's Eye
May 13, 2018
Eddie Jones: Preparation is key to Rugby World Cup success
I've got a calendar here and it says 495 days, four hours, five minutes and 23 seconds to the World Cup. We track it very closely.

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