Eddie Jones tipped for return to Japan hot seat

Eddie Jones is set to return as Japan's head coach, local media have 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.

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

A spokesman for the JRFU said nothing had been decided on the head coach job or the timing of a public announcement.

Jones previously coached the Brave Blossoms from 2012-2015 before a seven-year stint with England and 10 months in charge of his native Australia this year.