Take a look at the match-day squads for Saturday’s first-ever encounter between Japan and the British & Irish Lions, who will play their first game on home soil since 2005. (more…)
Two Saffas in Brave Blossoms side to front B&I Lions
Head coach Jamie Joseph has named the Japan team for their Test against the British & Irish Lions at Murrayfield on Saturday.
B&I Lions forced to make late changes
Warren Gatland has had to make two injury-enforced changes to the British & Irish Lions starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against Japan at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.
B&I Lions coach: Door still open for Test bolters
British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says he and his coaching staff don’t have any “preconceived ideas” about the Test team that will face the Springboks next month.
Duhan to make B&I Lions debut
British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has named his side to take on Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday for The Lions 1888 Cup.
Flashback Friday: When All Blacks shattered RWC records
On this day in rugby history, the All Blacks hammered Japan 145-17 in a pool match at the 1995 World Cup, a result which set eight new tournament records.
Watch: Mapimpi back in the Shark tank
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has returned to the Sharks from his successful stint in Japan with the Red Hurricanes.
World Rugby confirms mid-year Test schedule
A strong revised programme of men’s Test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed on an amended schedule within the existing window.
Joseph: Rugby Champs Japan’s ultimate dream
Japan coach Jamie Joseph says inclusion in the Rugby Championship is the ‘the ultimate’ goal for the Brave Blossoms.
Gates, Van den Heever called up to Japan squad
Utility backs Gerhard van den Heever and Shane Gates have been included in the Brave Blossoms’ extended training squad for the 2021 Test season.
