■By JAMES WILSON
JAPAN saw off Italy in Tokyo despite head coach Eddie Jones being absent through suspension.
Jones was barred from Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium while serving the final game of a four-match ban imposed by the Japan Rugby Football Union for verbally abusing officials during a tour of Australia earlier this year. Forwards coach Neal Hatley took charge on the day and watched the Brave Blossoms deliver a composed and physical performance in front of more than 20,000 fans.
Japan flanker Ben Gunter said: “There’s a long way to go in this tournament, but…
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