Banned Japan coach Eddie Jones will be absent as his team begin their Nations Championship campaign in Tokyo on Saturday, 4 July against an Italy side looking to build on Six Nations success.
Kick-off is at 10:40 (SA time).
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Abused match officials
Jones is serving the last game of a four-match suspension imposed by the Japan Rugby Football Union for abusing match officials on a tour of Australia this year.
Forwards coach Neal Hatley will fill in for the visit of Italy, who are riding high after beating England
