Eddie Jones has urged Japan to keep faith in him despite lackluster results that have included several heavy defeats since he returned as head coach almost a year ago.
Japan has won four games and lost seven since the Australian took over in January, and the squad was beaten by 40 points or more against New Zealand, France and England in recent matches.
Jones told reporters late Tuesday after returning from Japan's tour of Europe that there was "no magic solution" but said he was confident that his team would improve.
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