TOYOTA (June 22) – Japan captain Michael Leitch said the Brave Blossoms had to meet the physical strengt…

TOKYO (June 21) – Michael Leitch leads a Japan side showing seven changes and two positional switches as they …

KOBE (June 16) – Japan coach Jamie Joseph rued his side’s discipline Saturday after seeing the Brave Blo…

KOBE (June 16) – Japan split their two-test series with Italy on Saturday as the Brave Blossoms lost 25-22 to …

KOBE (June 15) – Japan captain Michael Leitch said Friday that mental toughness would be key to the Brav…

TOKYO (June 14) – Michael Leitch will lead a Japan side that shows just one change and one positional switch w…

Japan 34 – Tries: Amanaki Mafi, Kenki Fukuoka, Lomano Lemeki and Kotaro Matsushima; Conversions: Yu Tamura 4; …

OITA (June 9) – Japan coach Jamie Joseph said he was delighted with his side’s 34-17 win over Italy at O…

OITA (June 9) – Japan scored four superb tries Saturday to beat Italy 34-17 at Oita Bank Dome. Amanaki Lelei M…

Japan and Italy have met on 6 occasions dating back to 1976. Italy have won five tests and Japan one test. The…