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          64dReuters

          Japan must find Sunwolves alternative, Eddie Jones says

          Japan need to find a replacement for competing in Super Rugby following Sunwolves' expulsion if they are to become a major rugby power, former Brave Blossoms coach Eddie Jones has said.

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          Sunwolves shock Chiefs for first away win

          The Sunwolves secured their first ever road win in stylish fashion downing the Chiefs 30-15 in Hamilton to end their 23-match losing run away from home.

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          223dESPN

          England rotate for Japan; Farrell, Hartley rested

          Joe Cokanasiga will make his England debut against Japan on Saturday as Eddie Jones made 11 changes to the side that started in the defeat to New Zealand last weekend.

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          225dESPN

          Forward Kruis out of England squad for Japan

          George Kruis has been ruled out England's remaining November fixtures as head coach Eddie Jones named his squad to face Japan this weekend.

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          225dESPN

          Japan squad paid £13 per day - coach

          Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has revealed his squad are paid just £13 day as they prepare to face England on Saturday.

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          226dTom Hamilton

          Fired up Eddie Jones tells Japan 'be worried'

          A fired-up Eddie Jones says his England side will be "absolutely ruthless" and aiming to "physically smash" Japan when the teams meet on Saturday.

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          276dESPN

          Jones consults FA over World Cup WAGS policy

          Eddie Jones says he has approached the Football Association for advice before deciding if he will allow players' wives and girlfriends to attend the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

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          280dGreg Growden

          Countdown on: RWC 2019 is rugby's coming of age

          In exactly a year's time, World Rugby can say it has grown up. This time next year Japan will turn on one of the great Rugby World Cups, albeit eight years later than it should have, Greg Growden writes.

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          281dESPN Staff

          Way-too-early predictions for Rugby World Cup 2019

          With one year to go until the Rugby World Cup kicks off in Japan, our writers take a look through each of the pools and decide where it will all be won and lost in 2019.

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          356dSam Bruce

          A Kiwi Sunwolf's story: Michael Little's star rising

          He's the son of an All Blacks great, yet Michael Little could end up wearing the red and white of Japan as he continues to star for the Sunwolves in Super Rugby. He has a message for those who want to see the franchise's demise, too.

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          576dJames Harrington

          2019 RWC: Hosts Japan building nicely

          Japan will kick off the 2019 Rugby World Cup in a little under two years. ESPN looks at how the host nation's preparations are going as they shoot for a place in the quarterfinals on home soil.

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          732dPA Sport

          Schmidt relieved as Ireland beat Japan

          Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was relieved to see his side clinch a hard-fought 35-13 victory over Japan at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo.

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          741dESPN Staff

          Schmidt changes six for Ireland vs. Japan

          Simon Zebo and Paddy Jackson return to the starting fold for Ireland as coach Joe Schmidt rotates his side that thrashed USA for Saturday's Test against Japan.

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          749dPA Sport

          Ringrose: Lions talk least of my worries

          Garry Ringrose is refusing to get distracted by a possible British & Irish Lions call-up as he concentrates on delivering for Ireland during their summer tour of the United States and Japan.

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          770dESPN Staff

          All Blacks to face Japan in 2018

          New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the All Blacks will return to Japan next year to face the Brave Blossoms on Nov. 3 at a yet to be confirmed venue.

          2015 RankingsRugby World Cup

          • JPN11th
            TRIES SCORED 1st New Zealand : 25 Tries Scored
            NZL1st
            9
            25
          • JPN10th
            POINTS DIFFERENCE 1st New Zealand : 125 Points Difference
            NZL1st
            -2
            125

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