Leitch sets Japan record, Lappies returns
Japan coach Jamie Joseph has made four changes to his starting XV from last week’s win over Chile for the Pool D match against England in Nice on Sunday.
Japan coach Jamie Joseph has made four changes to his starting XV from last week’s win over Chile for the Pool D match against England in Nice on Sunday.
Japan recovered from a slow start in Toulouse on Sunday to score six tries in spoiling Chile’s World Cup debut.
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SA Rugby magazine identifies the players to watch in Pool D at the global showpiece in France.
Loose forward Kazuki Himeno was on Tuesday named Japan captain for the World Cup as the Brave Blossoms seek to replicate their impressive performances on home soil four years ago.
Japan admitted they would have to toughen up mentally ahead of the World Cup after losing to Samoa on Saturday following a first-half red card for veteran Michael Leitch.
Jamie Joseph has reportedly announced plans to step down as Japan head coach after this year’s Rugby World Cup.
Japan loose forward Michael Leitch believes his team can win this year’s World Cup, claiming they have the best side the country has produced.
Fresh from winning a league title, Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has signed a new contract to extend his stay in Japan until after the 2023 World Cup.
Japan wants to host the World Cup again as early as 2035, the country’s rugby union chief said, potentially bringing it back to Asia for a second time.