How Japan's players rated during theior 59-14 defeat to England at Allianz Stadium.
Japan overcame a second-half red card to secure a 36-20 victory over Uruguay at Chambéry Savoie Stadium on Saturday.
Japan hosted New Zealand with the chance to make a statement under returning head coach Eddie Jones, but what was a promising start soon fizzled out as the All Blacks ran away with a huge winning margin.
Eddie Jones has named 12 uncapped players in his first squad as he leads Japan into a new era.
The Japan Rugby League One season gets underway on Saturday when Kobelco Kobe Steelers host newly promoted Mie Honda Heat.
The Japan Rugby League One season gets underway on Saturday when Kobelco Kobe Steelers host newly promoted Mie Honda Heat.
With Covid now prevalent in the community, it's no surprise that the Highlanders have had to rejig their team ahead of their Round 4 Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Blues.
With four days until the inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific kicks-off, here's a possible Highlanders side that could open the new campaign.
Japan's World Cup star Kazuki Himeno is in line to make his long-awaited Highlanders debut this weekend after being given the all-clear for selection.