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Jones uses geese to inspire Japan's rugby team

The Flock Mentality: A Novel Approach to Rugby Coaching? The recent Test match between Japan and Australia was a closely contested affair, with the Wallabies emerging victorious 35 32 in Osaka last weekend.

As Eddie Jones' Japan side prepares for the second Test in Townsville, he has turned to an unconventional method to inspire his team: watching videos of geese flying in formation.

Jones is attempting to drill home the importance of teamwork and support play by likening the goose flock to a rugby team.

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