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.

‘We’ve got our own Ferraris’

Duane Vermeulen on the loose-forward battle and Japan’s goal to play a high-tempo game, while Willie le Roux says the Boks have their own ‘Ferraris’.

Japan drop Wimpie, Lappies loses captaincy

Coach Jamie Joseph has made four changes to Japan’s starting lineup for Sunday’s crunch Pool A match against Scotland in Yokohama.

Lappies, Wimpie start in tandem for Japan

Lappies Labuschagne and Wimpie van der Walt have been named in Japan’s starting lineup for Saturday’s crunch match against Samoa in Toyota.

Labuschagne to lead Japan against Ireland

Pieter Labuschagne will captain hosts Japan in their crucial Pool A World Cup clash with Ireland in Shizuoka on Saturday.

Quotes of the day: ‘I’m emotional hearing the SA anthem’

A selection of the best quotes from coaches, players and leaders at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Tuesday.

Labuschagne, Van der Walt in Japan World Cup squad

Lappies Labuschagne and Wimpie van der Walt have both been included in hosts Japan’s 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Lappies to captain Japan on Test debut

Former Cheetahs and Bulls forward Lappies Labuschagne will lead Japan when he makes his first-ever Test appearance against Fiji in Kamaishi on Saturday.

Lappies leaves Sunwolves

The Sunwolves have confirmed the immediate departure of Lappies Labuschagne.