France hand Jolmes, Tanga debuts against Japan
France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday handed debuts to lock Thomas Jolmes and number eight Yoan Tanga for the first rugby Test against Japan in Toyota on Saturday.
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Japan recall Van der Walt to second row for France test
Japan coach Jamie Joseph recalled World Cup stalwart Wimpie van der Walt to his second row for Saturday's test against France at Toyota Stadium as he looks to match the Six Nations champions at the set piece.
Joseph backs Japan to beat heat against France in steamy Toyota
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Thursday backed his team to keep their cool in the first rugby Test against France despite temperatures forecast to soar to 35 degrees Celsius by kick-off time in Toyota on Saturday afternoon.
Ex-Lions, Bulls coach Mitchell joins Japan as defence coach
Former Lions and Bulls coach John Mitchell, who recently left Eddie Jones' England coaching staff, has joined Japan as defence coach.
Former England defence coach Mitchell joins Japan coaching team
Former England defence coach John Mitchell has been appointed Japan's defence coach, the Brave Blossoms said on Friday, with the 57-year-old returning to the international fold again.
Rugby World Cup: John Mitchell lands role with Japan which he will combine with Wasps duties
Wasps attack coach John Mitchell has landed a job with Japan as their new defence coach, which he will combine with his duties at the Premiership outfit.
Rugby-Former England defence coach Mitchell joins Japan coaching team
(Reuters) - Former England defence coach John Mitchell has been appointed Japan's defence coach, the Brave Blossoms said on Friday, with the 57-year-old returning to the international fold again.