Eddie Jones, the coach of the Japanese national rugby team, has been suspended for four matches following a verbal altercation with a referee. The ban was issued by Japanese rugby authorities. In response to the suspension, Jones made a lighthearted comment, stating he was “looking for a laundry basket” – a reference to a similar tactic employed by football manager José Mourinho to avoid punishment. The remark was made during a press conference Wednesday and demonstrates Jones’s reaction to the disciplinary action. While the nature of the verbal abuse was not detailed, the suspension indicates a serious breach of conduct. It remains unclear if Jones will actually attempt to physically evade the ban, or if his comment was purely satirical. The suspension will impact Japan’s upcoming matches.