Former Wallabies boss Eddie Jones has had a second interview with an eye towards returning as Japan head coach - but Frans Ludeke is also in the running.
New Zealand captain Sam Cane admits he is looking forward to having Cheslin Kolbe on his side for a change when the two join forces for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath in Japan.
Eddie Jones said he wanted to continue as head coach of Australia and has not had a job offer from Japan after his resignation was confirmed.
Eddie Jones has committed his future to coaching Australia and again denied speculation linking him with a return to Japan.
Eddie Jones is the clear favourite to take over from Jamie Joseph as the Brave Blossoms' new head coach after the Rugby World Cup, according to reports in the Japanese media.
Argentina's Mateo Carreras scored a hat-trick to help the Los Pumas see off Japan 39-27 in their winner-takes-all Pool D clash on Sunday.