Japan head coach Eddie Jones has adopted the classic 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' motto in his selections for the Pacific Nations Cup final against Fiji.
Fans were lined up outside the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium before the gates had even opened on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Tokyo
Driven by a strong desire to reach the finals on home soil, Japan emerged victorious once again with a score of 49-27.
Head coach Eddie Jones has enjoyed consistency of selection thus far in Japan's Pacific Nations Cup campaign and has opted to stick to the tried and true for his side's semi-final contest with Manu Samoa.
Wallabies five-eighth Bernard Foley has bagged 17 points, including his third try in four weeks, to spark a spectacular revival by Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay as they beat Mie Honda Heat 61-24 in Japan Rugby League One.
The Barbarians have confirmed the 25-strong squad they have assembled in England for a tour that starts at Northampton on Saturday and moves onto Bristol on September 7.
Wales great Alun Wyn Jones returned to the scene where his stellar world record-breaking career began by playing for both teams as the Barbarians beat Swansea 68-33 at St Helen’s.