Jimmy Joseph steps down after the World Cup
Jimmy Joseph (Photo by Icon Sport)
Jimmy Joseph announced his desire to leave his role as manager of the Japanese national rugby team after the World Cup in France.
According to local media, Jimmy Joseph has announced his decision to step down as coach of Japan after the Rugby World Cup finals in France this fall. He said: “I think it’s time for me to retire.” During the team’s training camp in southern Japan. His priority is to prepare for the World Cup. The 53-year-old New Zealander led the Brave Blossoms to their first World Cup quarter-final four years ago when it was held in Japan. He will lead the team again in the 2023 World Cup.
Hence, this competition would mark the end of his seven-and-a-half-year tenure at the helm of Japan. Although he was tipped to take over for the All Blacks, Scott Robertson was favored in March. It is also said that he has been approached by clubs in the J. League. Jamie Joseph said last month inFrance Press agency that ” everything is possible ” him after the World Cup. Japan comes in Group D with England, Argentina, Samoa and Chile. Jimmy Joseph is aiming for another quarter-final spot after leading Japan to its best performance in 2019. Prior to joining the national team, Jimmy Joseph had managed the Highlanders, a New Zealand franchise, and led them to the Super Rugby title in 2015. Taking over from Australian Eddie Jones coached Japan in 2016.
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