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.

FUKUOKA (April 18) – Toshiaki Hirose will lead Japan when they begin their defence of the HSBC Asian Five Nations against the Philippines on Saturday.

– Eddie’s “JAPAN WAY”- 2013 April