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Japan Rugby Top League 2013-2014 SeasonStage 1Rounds 1 & 2 Schedules

Japan will play world champions New Zealand in Tokyo on Nov. 2, it was confirmed Friday with the game set to played at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.

TOKYO (June 23) – Japan wrapped up a busy 10-match schedule Sunday with their seventh win, leaving head coach Eddie Jones very pleased with the way the side has developed.

TOKYO (June 23) – Japan made it three test wins in eight days and seven from 10 for the year when they beat the United States 38-20 at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on Sunday.

TOKYO (June 22) – Japan hope to finish a busy spring test-match campaign in style Sunday when they take on the United States in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup.

TOKYO (June 21) – Japan coach Eddie Jones named the same 23-man squad for the third game in a row Friday for Japan’s final game of the summer when they take on the United States in the IRB Nations Cup on Sunday at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.

NAGOYA (June 19) – Japan coach Eddie Jones said the improved mental toughness of his side was behind Wednesday night’s 16-13 win over Canada in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup.

NAGOYA (June 19) – Japan downed Canada 16-13 in the IRB Pacific Nations to make it two straight wins over sides ranked higher than them in the world rankings.

NAGOYA (June 18) – Japan coach Eddie Jones said Wednesday’s IRB Pacific Nations Cup game with Canada would be a real test of character for his side.