England will come up against former head coach Eddie Jones when Japan visit Twickenham in November.
Japan's new head coach Eddie Jones stressed that he was not interviewed for the role before the World Cup where he oversaw Australia's disastrous campaign.
He resigned after a disastrous spell back in charge of Australia, and was sacked by England. Why might Japan want to hire Eddie Jones?
Eddie Jones has been announced as the new head coach for Japan less than two months on from his resignation as Australia coach.
Wales will face Argentina in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Marseille on Saturday after the Pumas beat Japan 39-27.
We look ahead to a crucial week of Rugby World Cup action, as Scotland and Italy face last chances, while Ireland, France and Fiji may be feeling pressure.
England qualified for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup after Japan saw off 14-man Samoa 28-22 to keep alive their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage.
Italy face the first of two tough Rugby World Cup chances, Fiji look to clinch a first quarter-final since 2007 and South Africa seek a response.
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We dissect one of the greatest ever shocks in Rugby World Cup history and take a closer look at Japan's victory over Ireland.