Japan coach Jamie Joseph said he was delighted with his side’s 34-17 win over Italy at Oita Bank Dome, particularly the second-half effort that saw the visitors limited to just three points. “The team have worked very hard the last two years to get to a test match of this level and caliber and ...
Japan v Italy
Japan V Italy at Oita Bank Dome in the first of two tests
A Big weekend of internationals could shake up rankings With 10 matches carrying rating points this weekend, there could be plenty of changes to the World Rugby Rankings by the time they are updated at 12 noon on Monday. Asia Rugy Looks at Japan V Italy We take a brief look at some of the facts ...
Joseph names side to play Italy in 1st test
Japan v Italy, Michael Leitch will lead a Japan side that contains a mixture of youth and experience when they play Italy on Saturday at Oita Bank Dome in the first of two tests. Leitch, who will be winning his 54th cap, lines up at openside flanker alongside two of the form players in this ...