Rugby: JRFU renews contract with Japan head coach Joseph until 2023

The Japan Rugby Football Union said Monday they will renew their contract with national head coach Jamie Joseph until the end of 2023, following the Brave Blossoms' breakthrough campaign at this year's World Cup.The JRFU said they reached a decision to retain the 49-year-old New Zealander on Saturday, with Joseph's extended term running from Jan. 1, 2020 until Dec. 31, 2023.The Brave Blossoms reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time at this year's tournament across Japan before getting knocked out by eventual champions South Africa."We highly appreciate that (Joseph) bu…READ FULL ARTICLE