All Blacks no longer have fear factor, says Japan boss Joseph
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph said teams are not scared of the All Blacks anymore after his side pushed them all the way before losing 38-31 in Tokyo on Saturday.
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Rugby-Japan to lean on experienced bench against All Blacks
(Reuters) - Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Thursday named his starting 15 to face the All Blacks at Tokyo's National Stadium at the weekend and said he has selected an experienced bench to give his side some momentum later in the test.
Japan coach vows to tone down flair for Rugby World Cup 'challenge'
Japan thrilled fans with their swashbuckling style at the 2019 Rugby World Cup but head coach Jamie Joseph believes it would be "pointless" to play the same way at next year's tournament.
Japan blend youth and experience for second test, France make one change
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph named a squad with a blend of new and experienced players as the side look to bounce back against France in Saturday's second test, while the Six Nations champions made only one change to their team.
Fourth Japan player to miss France Test over Covid
Japan flyhalf Takuya Yamasawa has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss Saturday's first Test match against France, Japan's Rugby Football Union said on Friday.
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.
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.