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Japan lost to Tonga in the opening round of the 2013 IRB Pacific Nations Cup, and were later defeated by Fiji in round 2. Following these matches, Jones coached the Brave Blossoms to a series draw against Wales after narrowly losing the first test 18–22 and winning the second test 23–8. This was the first time Japan had recorded a victory ...
The 2012 Pacific Nations Cup rugby union tournament was held between the four national sides on the Pacific Rim: Fiji, Japan, Samoa and Tonga. Japan were the reigning champion after they defeated Fiji in the 2011 competition at Churchill Park , Lautoka .
In 2013, Jones led Japan to their sixth consecutive championship win in the Asian Five Nations, where Japan achieved a tournament record score of 121–0 against the Philippines. In May, the nation lost their opening match of the 2013 IRB Pacific Nations Cup to Tonga , followed by a defeat to Fiji in the second round.
Jones heads back to the job where he masterminded the greatest upset in rugby history, but his return feels like inviting an arsonist to light the winter fire Japan’s appointment of Eddie Jones ...
Fiji overwhelmed Japan from a 10-10 halftime deadlock to win an energetic Pacific Nations Cup final 41-17 at Hanazono Stadium on Saturday. Fiji wore down the fast-starting Japanese with weight and ...
The head coach oversaw the Wallabies’ first-ever World Cup pool stage exit in France
Japan: 36 2 Chris Wyles United States: 32 3 Nemani Nadolo Fiji: 28 4 Tusi Pisi Samoa: 26 5 James Pritchard Canada: 25 Blaine Scully United States: 7 Sireli Bobo Fiji: 10 Viliami Fihaki Tonga: Ciaran Hearn Canada: Koliniasi Holani Japan: Harry Jones Canada: Watisoni Votu Fiji: 13 Latiume Fosita Tonga: 9 14 Fangatapu Apikotoa Tonga: 6 15 Josh Afu ...
The 2013 Pacific Nations Cup rugby union tournament was held between five national sides in the Pacific Region: Canada, Fiji, Japan, Tonga, and USA. [1]Samoa were the reigning champion after they defeated Fiji in the 2012 competition but took the year off to compete in a tournament with South Africa, Scotland and Italy in the South African Quadrangular Tournament.