Eddie: Japan need more ‘ninjas’ like Kolbe
Head coach Eddie Jones has highlighted Bok pocket rocket Cheslin Kolbe as a “fantastic example” of the kind of player needed by Japan to be successful in the Test arena.
Eddie, Frans to coach Brave Blossoms?
Eddie Jones would “definitely be interested” in coaching Japan but has yet to receive an offer, and is reportedly the front-runner with Frans Ludeke also a candidate.
On this day: Brave Blossoms shock Boks
On 19 September 2015, Japan produced the biggest Rugby World Cup upset in history when they beat the Springboks in England.
All Blacks to help Japan beat Boks
New Zealand Rugby and Japan have agreed on a deal that will see the All Blacks and their franchise teams help Japanese rugby become one of the sport’s superpowers.
Saffas to face England in ‘cauldron’
Former Bulls wing Gerhard van den Heever starts as one of three SA-born players in the match-day 23 for Japan in a showdown with England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Labuschagne to lead Japan against Wallabies
Veteran flank Lappies Labuschagne has been named Japan captain for their Test against the Wallabies in Oita on Saturday.
Two Saffas in Brave Blossoms side to front B&I Lions
Head coach Jamie Joseph has named the Japan team for their Test against the British & Irish Lions at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Joseph: Rugby Champs Japan’s ultimate dream
Japan coach Jamie Joseph says inclusion in the Rugby Championship is the ‘the ultimate’ goal for the Brave Blossoms.
Gates, Van den Heever called up to Japan squad
Utility backs Gerhard van den Heever and Shane Gates have been included in the Brave Blossoms’ extended training squad for the 2021 Test season.
Young Aussies choose Brave Blossoms over Wallabies
At least three Australian-born players have pledged allegiance to Japan in the hope of qualifying to play international rugby for the Brave Blossoms.
