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The Brave Blossoms take on Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Yu Tamura also named in Brave Blossoms side to face Ireland in the first Test of the November series.
Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown’s side are incisive and intelligent in attack.
James Ryan is warning Ireland fans not to overlook Japan’s threat next weekend.
Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown back their team to take risks and attack with intent.
The Leinster fullback is a keen admirer of the attacking talent in the Brave Blossoms squad.
After a difficult year, the Brave Blossoms are looking to make a big impression against the Lions.
Jamie Joseph’s men haven’t played a Test since 2019.
Japan star Kazuki Himeno is back on international duty after a season in New Zealand.
The Clermont flyer is hoping Japan can pick up where they left off in 2019.
Ex-Munster wing Gerhard van den Heever will be a familiar face.
The game is set to be played at Murrayfield in Edinburgh in June 2021.
The hosts reached the quarter finals for the first time at this year’s World Cup.
The Kiwi led the Brave Blossoms to their first World Cup quarter-final last month.
The Brave Blossoms’ stunning exploits were a real highlight over the past seven weeks.
The Brave Blossoms shocked Ireland at their home World Cup.
Jamie Joseph’s team have won over neutrals from around the rugby world.
Japan aren’t finished in this World Cup yet after setting up a quarter-final with the Springboks.
Michael Leitch can’t leave Japan’s team hotel without being mobbed by autograph-hunting fans.
The fall-out from the cancellation of games at the tournament continues.
Michael Leitch returns for Saturday’s game but the captain’s armband is retained by Pieter Labuschagne.
Japan lit up the World Cup with sensational display in Shizuoka.
Ireland conceded nine penalties, and Schmidt complained about four ‘tough’ offside calls.
Head coach Jamie Joseph was surprised not to see Johnny Sexton’s name in Ireland’s squad.
The hosts face Russia in the tournament’s opener on 20 September.
Jamie Joseph’s side are in rude health.
‘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.’
Japan’s New Zealand-born captain senses an opportunity against a weakened All Blacks team.
Conor O’Shea’s men dominated the early stages and took a 19-3 lead before Japan were stirred into a reaction.
Not content with sealing a record for himself, the Limerick man assisted five tries for five different scorers.
Ireland had some freedom to play in the US and Japan, but these men made the most of the chances.
The finale of a lengthy international campaign is your early-morning appetiser.
The Munster wing says he was not consistent enough to earn international recognition before this year.
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup pool looks even more manageable after this morning’s seven-try rout.
Joe Schmidt’s side hit the 50-point mark for the second week running thanks to big displays from Earls and Jack Conan.
Experimentation has taken a back seat this week after five new caps were unleashed against the US.
Staving off jet-lag is the first job for Joe Schmidt’s squad after arriving in Japan yesterday.
The centre landed a beauty from the sideline in New Jersey, but it won’t necessarily become a regular occurence.