Japan rugby union team
‘Everyone’s a fan now’: Japan brims with pride after hosts exit World Cup | Justin McCurry | Sport
The Japanese juggernaut finally came to a halt in the face of a South African roadblock on Sunday. The sequel to the Brighton miracle lacked the drama and romance of four years ago but this, according to their fans, was when the Brave Blossoms truly came of age against the world rugby elite. “I think …
Scotland question World Rugby misconduct charges over Japan match | Sport
Scottish Rugby have questioned whether misconduct charges levelled at them for their comments about the potential cancellation of their World Cup clash against Japan last weekend were “appropriate”. Tournament organisers on Tuesday said Scottish Rugby would be referred to a disputes committee after chief executive Mark Dodson threatened legal action to enforce a postponement rather …
Scotland vs Japan match on as Rugby World Cup officials give Typhoon Hagibis all-clear
The Rugby World Cup Pool A match between hosts Japan and Scotland will go ahead after an inspection of Yokohama International Stadium in the wake of Typhoon Hagibis. The game is due to be played in Yokohama on Sunday at 11:45 BST, but following the cancellation of the New Zealand v Italy and England v …
Japan ready to think big after hard years keeping up with Eddie Jones | Sport
Daisuke Ohata is in a hurry. He blows in, fringe fluttering, suit flapping, his manager reeling behind him. “No, no, no,” he barks when the translator stands up for the formal introductions. “No introductions, time is too tight.” Ohata has a bullet train to catch, but the way he is moving it is like he …
Japan v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live! | Sport
Three changes for Japan. The least surprising news is that Michael Leitch starts after an inspirational display off the bench against Ireland. Leitch, Atsushi Sakate, and Wimpie van der Walt come in for Amanaki Mafi, Shota Horie and Luke Thompson. Keep an eye out for nippy winger Kotaro Matsushima, who scored a hat-trick in the …
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan v Russia in the opening game – live! | Sport
The opening match is a little over 20 minutes away. Here are the teams: Japan: Keita Inagaki, Shota Horie, Asaeli Ai Valu, Wimpie Van Der Walt, James Moore, Michael Leitch (c), Pieter Labuschagne, Kazuki Himeno, Yutaka Nagare, Yu Tamura, Lomano Lemeki, Ryoto Nakamura , Timothy Lafaele, Kotaro Matsushima, William Tupou. Subs: Atsushi Sakate, Isileli Nakajima, …
