KYODO – Frustrated Japan coach Jamie Joseph on Wednesday made a flurry of changes to his starting XV for this weekend’s Asia Rugby Championship match against South Korea.
Joseph, who blasted his side for lacking heart and effort following last week’s 47-29 win in South Korea, introduced eight into his first team including World Cup winger Akihito Yamada for Saturday’s clash at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo.
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