Squad named for Hong Kong clash
The Japan squad to take on Hong Kong in round two of the HSBC Asian 5 Nations shows three changes and one positional switch from the side that hammered the Philippines 121-0 last Saturday.
The Japan squad to take on Hong Kong in round two of the HSBC Asian 5 Nations shows three changes and one positional switch from the side that hammered the Philippines 121-0 last Saturday.
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FUKUOKA (April 20) – Japan coach Eddie Jones was naturally pleased following his side’s record-breaking win over the Philippines, but warned there was still plenty of room for improvement.
FUKUOKA (April 20) – Japan opened its HSBC Asian 5 Nations campaign Saturday by beating the Philippines 121-0 at Level 5 Stadium.
FUKUOKA (April 19) – Japan coach Eddie Jones was confident his side would be able to put aside the limited time it has spent together and get its 2013 HSBC Asian 5 Nations campaign off to a winning start.
TOKYO (April 8) – Japan coach Eddie Jones named a 35-man squad Monday for his team’s opening game in this year’s HSBC Asian Five Nations.
FUKUOKA (April 18) – Toshiaki Hirose will lead Japan when they begin their defence of the HSBC Asian Five Nations against the Philippines on Saturday.