England will come up against former head coach Eddie Jones when Japan visit Twickenham in November.
Japan's new head coach Eddie Jones stressed that he was not interviewed for the role before the World Cup where he oversaw Australia's disastrous campaign.
He resigned after a disastrous spell back in charge of Australia, and was sacked by England. Why might Japan want to hire Eddie Jones?
Eddie Jones has been announced as the new head coach for Japan less than two months on from his resignation as Australia coach.
Wales will face Argentina in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Marseille on Saturday after the Pumas beat Japan 39-27.
We look ahead to a crucial week of Rugby World Cup action, as Scotland and Italy face last chances, while Ireland, France and Fiji may be feeling pressure.
England qualified for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup after Japan saw off 14-man Samoa 28-22 to keep alive their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage.
Italy face the first of two tough Rugby World Cup chances, Fiji look to clinch a first quarter-final since 2007 and South Africa seek a response.
England moved top of Pool D after securing a scrappy 34-12 victory over Japan in Nice at the Rugby World Cup.
Recap the action as England beat Japan in Pool D following Australia's defeat to Fiji in Pool C.
Lewis Ludlam has edged Billy Vunipola in the battle for England's No 8 jersey for Sunday's World Cup game with Japan.
We look at everything you need to know from Rugby World Cup Pool D, as England, Argentina, Japan, Samoa and Chile clash.
All the squads ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, which runs from September 8 to October 28.
England will head to Japan to play a Test against the Brave Blossoms on their home soil for the first time next year.
France finished 2022 unbeaten after two tries from Damian Penaud helped them to overcome Japan 35-17 in their final Autumn Nations Series game.
Marcus Smith and Guy Porter each scored two tries as England produced a clinical performance to beat Japan 52-13 at Twickenham.
Jonny May returns for England as head coach Eddie Jones makes five changes for Saturday's home Test match against Japan.
Look back at the action from a busy Saturday of Autumn Nations Series matches with Ireland, England and Wales all picking up victories. Italy also beat Australia.
From red-hot favourites England, to hosts and five-time winners New Zealand, read our Teams Guide ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Wasps attack coach John Mitchell is returning to the international fold after being appointed Japan's defence coach.
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