Rugby: JRFU negotiating contract extension with Japan coach Joseph: sources

TOKYO - The Japan Rugby Football Union has started negotiations over the contract extension of Brave Blossoms head coach Jamie Joseph as Rugby World Cup fever sweeps across the host nation, sources familiar with the matter said Monday.According to sources, the JRFU and Joseph are discussing terms of the deal, and the 49-year-old New Zealander has been open to talking about changes to his existing deal with the Japan national side, which is set to expire at the end of December.Joseph has enhanced his growing reputation as Japan, who now top Pool A with two wins, stunned Ireland on Saturday t…READ FULL ARTICLE