Eddie Jones was a divisive figure in his controversial seven-year spell as England coach and can be expected to relish a role as provocateur when his Japan side plays at Twickenham in the Nations Championship on Saturday.

Japan will be the overwhelming underdog?against England but Jones has hinted he has a plan or two up his sleeve as he looks to spring a surprise.

“We’ll need to be able to break up the game, if we play an orthodox game of rugby, we’re probably going to struggle to beat them,” the Australian said.