Head coach Jamie Joseph has insisted that Japan are heading to France to win the Rugby World Cup. His bold statement came after he confirmed 30 of the 33-strong squad travelling with him to Europe at the end of this week.
Japan have made six changes as they look to bounce back from last weekend’s home loss to Samoa with this Saturday’s clash against Tonga.
Former Wallabies star Israel Folau has been named to start his second Japan Rugby League One match after impressing in his competition debut last weekend.
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named a raft of 2019 World Cup heroes in his 36-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions in Edinburgh next month.
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his first squad since the 2019 World Cup ahead of the nation's historic clash with the British and Irish Lions in June.
The Sunwolves may have played their last-ever match of Super Rugby, so we look back at the best players to have represented the competition's first Japanese team.
The Brave Blossoms have named a strong side for their maiden appearance in a World Cup knockout match.
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has made seven changes to his starting XV for the opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup against Russia in Tokyo.
Japan has named a strong squad for their pre-Rugby World Cup Test with South Africa, with coach Jamie Joseph placing the tournament hosts on notice.
Luke Thompson will play at a fourth Rugby World Cup after being included in tournament host Japan's squad.