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Jones appointed as Japan head coach
Former England and Australia boss Eddie Jones has been confirmed as Japan's new head coach through to 2028.
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Rugby AU sets 'below-the-sternum' tackle trial for '24
Rugby Australia has taken another step in its bid to make the game safer, enacting a two-year "below-the-sternum" tackle trial for community that is in line with other international unions around the world.
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