Japan

Steve Borthwick has handed the No.10 shirt to the Harlequin with Fin Smith on the bench while the decision to start Maro Itoje against Eddie Jones' Japan has come under scrutiny.

England captain Jamie George said the team will not be bothered by any mind games from their former head coach Eddie Jones as they face Japan in the upcoming encounter in Tokyo on Saturday.

George Ford started all five of England’s Six Nations matches but with the Sale No.10 ruled out through injury, opportunity knocks this summer for two of Borthwick’s brightest talents.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named six uncapped players for the upcoming summer series clashes against Japan and New Zealand.

Toyota Verblitz have confirmed that former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will be joining the Japanese club as their new head coach ahead of the next season.

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that England will be hosting Japan in their final fixture of the Autumn Series international in November.

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe has had his registration cancelled with Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath following an injury setback.

In his latest interview with TRU, the former Red Roses boss reflects on his recent spell in Japan + he admits he still watches England 'avidly' and regrets not being able to deliver a World Cup for the country.

Japan are all set to announce Eddie Jones as their new head coach.

All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea said he is keen to test himself in the upcoming Japan Rugby League One season.

All Blacks captain Sam Cane said that the New Zealand Rugby should reconsider their national selection criteria for players plying trade overseas.

New Zealand playmaker Richie Mo'unga insisted that he would like to spend the rest of his career in Japan after joining Toshiba Brave Lupus.

Mateo Carreras scored a hat-trick as Argentina have sealed a spot in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup following a 39-27 victory over Japan in the Pool D encounter at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has rung in the changes for the deciding Rugby World Cup game against Japan to be played at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.

Samoa wing Ben Lam will miss the upcoming Rugby World Cup game against England to be played at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday following his three-game suspension.

Japan managed to overcome a stern resistance from a 14-man Samoa side as they sealed a 28-22 victory to keep their hope of quarter-final alive. Here are the highlights from the Pool D encounter.

Japan registered their second win in the ongoing Rugby World Cup as they defeated Samoa 28-22 in the Pool D clash at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday.

England overcame a spirited Japan side in greasy conditions at Stade de Nice on Sunday to maintain their winning streak in the ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign.

England managed to overcome Japan with a 34-12 victory at Stade de Nice on Sunday to maintain their winning streak in the ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign.

England have included Lewis Ludlam in the starting line up for their second Rugby World Cup game against Japan to be played on Sunday.