SAKAI, OSAKA PREF. – Japan coach Jamie Joseph opted against making wholesale changes Thursday as he named his side to play Tonga in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup.
Michael Leitch will lead a side on Saturday at Hanazono Rugby Stadium that shows just five changes from the 15 that started last week’s 34-21 win over Fiji in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture.
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