Japan captain Michael Leitch fears that Japanese rugby is in danger of squandering the momentum it has built up in recent years following a harrowing week for the sport.
But Leitch also believes that the Brave Blossoms can turn negative headlines surrounding the future of coach Eddie Jones, the hosting of the 2019 World Cup and Japan’s ability to field a Super Rugby franchise to their advantage at next month’s World Cup.
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