# brave-blossoms - Sunday 4 July, 2021
# Brave Blossoms
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# Brave Blossoms
Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown back their team to take risks and attack with intent.
# brave-blossoms - Tuesday 29 June, 2021
# Brave Blossoms
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# Brave Blossoms
The Leinster fullback is a keen admirer of the attacking talent in the Brave Blossoms squad.
# brave-blossoms - Saturday 26 June, 2021
# The Wait Is Over
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# The Wait Is Over
After a difficult year, the Brave Blossoms are looking to make a big impression against the Lions.
# brave-blossoms - Thursday 24 June, 2021
# Brave Blossoms
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# Brave Blossoms
Jamie Joseph’s men haven’t played a Test since 2019.
# Highlander
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# Highlander
Japan star Kazuki Himeno is back on international duty after a season in New Zealand.
# brave-blossoms - Wednesday 23 June, 2021
# Brave Blossoms
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# Brave Blossoms
The Clermont flyer is hoping Japan can pick up where they left off in 2019.
# brave-blossoms - Monday 24 May, 2021
# Brave Blossoms
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# Brave Blossoms
Ex-Munster wing Gerhard van den Heever will be a familiar face.
# brave-blossoms - Wednesday 21 October, 2020
# Brave Blossoms
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# Brave Blossoms
The game is set to be played at Murrayfield in Edinburgh in June 2021.
# brave-blossoms - Wednesday 11 December, 2019
# Gratitude
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# Gratitude
The hosts reached the quarter finals for the first time at this year’s World Cup.
# brave-blossoms - Monday 18 November, 2019
# Re-signed
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# Re-signed
The Kiwi led the Brave Blossoms to their first World Cup quarter-final last month.
# brave-blossoms - Monday 4 November, 2019
# Arigatou
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# Arigatou
The Brave Blossoms’ stunning exploits were a real highlight over the past seven weeks.
# brave-blossoms - Sunday 3 November, 2019
# Revenge
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# Revenge
The Brave Blossoms shocked Ireland at their home World Cup.
# brave-blossoms - Sunday 20 October, 2019
# Emotional
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# Emotional
Jamie Joseph’s team have won over neutrals from around the rugby world.
# brave-blossoms - Monday 14 October, 2019
# Brave Blossoms
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# Brave Blossoms
Japan aren’t finished in this World Cup yet after setting up a quarter-final with the Springboks.
# brave-blossoms - Sunday 13 October, 2019
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Oct 13th 2019, 10:50 AM
# brave-blossoms - Saturday 12 October, 2019
# Fame
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# Fame
Michael Leitch can’t leave Japan’s team hotel without being mobbed by autograph-hunting fans.
# brave-blossoms - Friday 11 October, 2019
# Brave Blossoms
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# Brave Blossoms
The fall-out from the cancellation of games at the tournament continues.
# brave-blossoms - Thursday 3 October, 2019
# Brave Blossoms
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# Brave Blossoms
Michael Leitch returns for Saturday’s game but the captain’s armband is retained by Pieter Labuschagne.
# brave-blossoms - Saturday 28 September, 2019
# Brave Blossoms
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# Brave Blossoms
Japan lit up the World Cup with sensational display in Shizuoka.
# Picked Apart
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# Picked Apart
Ireland conceded nine penalties, and Schmidt complained about four ‘tough’ offside calls.
# brave-blossoms - Thursday 26 September, 2019
# Brave Blossoms
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# Brave Blossoms
Head coach Jamie Joseph was surprised not to see Johnny Sexton’s name in Ireland’s squad.
# brave-blossoms - Thursday 29 August, 2019
# Brave Blossoms
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# Brave Blossoms
The hosts face Russia in the tournament’s opener on 20 September.
# brave-blossoms - Monday 12 August, 2019
# Movers And Shakers
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# Movers And Shakers
Jamie Joseph’s side are in rude health.
# brave-blossoms - Wednesday 12 June, 2019
# Pool A
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# Pool A
‘Once we get out of (the pool) we’ve either got New Zealand or South Africa, and we’re not going to lay down for them either.’
# brave-blossoms - Friday 2 November, 2018
# Brave Blossoms
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# Brave Blossoms
Japan’s New Zealand-born captain senses an opportunity against a weakened All Blacks team.
# brave-blossoms - Saturday 16 June, 2018
# Kobe Beef
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# Kobe Beef
Conor O’Shea’s men dominated the early stages and took a 19-3 lead before Japan were stirred into a reaction.
# brave-blossoms - Monday 26 June, 2017
# Full Flight
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# Full Flight
Not content with sealing a record for himself, the Limerick man assisted five tries for five different scorers.
# brave-blossoms - Saturday 24 June, 2017
# Top Men
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# Top Men
Ireland had some freedom to play in the US and Japan, but these men made the most of the chances.
# brave-blossoms - Friday 23 June, 2017
# Big In Japan
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# Big In Japan
The finale of a lengthy international campaign is your early-morning appetiser.
# brave-blossoms - Tuesday 20 June, 2017
# Inspiration + Perspiration
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# Inspiration + Perspiration
The Munster wing says he was not consistent enough to earn international recognition before this year.
# brave-blossoms - Saturday 17 June, 2017
# Reaction
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# Reaction
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup pool looks even more manageable after this morning’s seven-try rout.
# Record Pace
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# Record Pace
Joe Schmidt’s side hit the 50-point mark for the second week running thanks to big displays from Earls and Jack Conan.
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Jun 17th 2017, 5:00 AM
# brave-blossoms - Thursday 15 June, 2017
# Familiar Feel
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# Familiar Feel
Experimentation has taken a back seat this week after five new caps were unleashed against the US.
# brave-blossoms - Wednesday 14 June, 2017
# Brothers Grin
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# Brothers Grin
Staving off jet-lag is the first job for Joe Schmidt’s squad after arriving in Japan yesterday.
# Repertoire
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# Repertoire
The centre landed a beauty from the sideline in New Jersey, but it won’t necessarily become a regular occurence.
# brave-blossoms - Saturday 10 June, 2017
# 2019 PREVIEW
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# 2019 PREVIEW
The eastern European side are also likely to be part of Ireland’s pool at the next World Cup.
# brave-blossoms - Wednesday 17 May, 2017
# Recce Mission
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# Recce Mission
The world champions will meet the Brave Blossoms in a one-off Test next year.
# brave-blossoms - Monday 1 February, 2016
# Coming Down
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# Coming Down
Jamie Joseph won’t be taking up the role until his contract with the Highlanders ends in August.
# brave-blossoms - Thursday 17 December, 2015
# Brave Blossoms
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# Brave Blossoms
Ayumu Goromaruis now even more of a legend.
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