Eddie Jones said the Brave Blossoms were "going in the right direction" despite being thrashed 52-17 by England in Tokyo on Saturday in the first game of his second stint in charge.
An inexperienced Japan side featuring four debutants in the starting lineup and four coming off the bench conceded eight tries but scored two of its own in a stirring finish to the game.
Jones, who took England to the World Cup final in 2019, said he saw promising signs as he tries to instill a high-tempo playing style in his new team.
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