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Japan boss Jamie Joseph has recalled a World Cup stalwart for Saturday's rugby test against Six Nations champions France in Toyota.
Jamie Joseph has named nine debutants in his Brave Blossoms side to take on Uruguay this weekend ahead of Japan's test series against France next month.
Japan played no games in 2020 because of coronavirus restrictions, denying them the chance to build on their historic run to the last eight in the previous year’s World Cup on home soil.
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.
Having been unavailable for selection in the squad to play against the Wallabies in Oita, Kotaro Matsushima has been quickly recalled to Japan's line-up for this weekend's game with Ireland.
The Brave Blossoms have named a relatively inexperienced line-up for this weekend's clash with the Wallabies, including two debutants.
Japan coach Jamie Joseph has named 10 uncapped players in his 37-man squad for internationals against Australia, Ireland, Portugal and Scotland.
