Today’s rugby news as England superstar turns back on international career for big money deal and Eddie Jones announcement

These are your rugby headlines on Wednesday, December 13.

Eddie Jones ‘to get new job today’

Eddie Jones is reportedly set to be named the new Japan head coach today.

According to local media reports, via ESPN, the Australian attended a final interview in Tokyo last week, with the Japan Rugby Football Union poised to make the announcement today.

The announcement is thought to be made official tomorrow at a media conference, according to further media reports.

It will signal Jones’ return to rugby after a shambolic reign as Australia boss, a post in which he lasted less than a year which took in a disastrous World Cup campaign.

The antipodean took charge of the Brave Blossoms between 2src12 and 2src15 but is set for a second stint at the helm.

Arundell ineligible for England

England winger Henry Arundell has signed a two-year extension to his contract at Racing 92, it has been confirmed.

The 21-year-old wing joined the Top 14 outfit in the summer and had initially been cleared to play for England this season despite being based in France because of the exceptional circumstances surrounding the demise of his former club, Lo