In the wake of Japan being paired with England in the Rugby World Cup 2023 Draw, we take a look at how far the Brave Blossoms have come since their first and only previous meeting on the game’s biggest stage in 1987.
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36 years and a world apart: Japan’s journey to Rugby World Cup contenders
Filed under 2019 Rugby World Cup, 2023 Rugby World Cup, Japan
Japan victors over USA
Japan continue to dominate the emerging rugby nations after securing a 37-29 victory over the USA in the Pacific Nations Cup.
Full-back Ayumu Goromaru put in yet another impressive performance for the Brave Blossoms, kicking 17 points as Japan secured a bonus-point victory.
Filed under Japan, Pacific Nations Cup, Test, USA