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Springboks and Japan to play first rugby match at Wembley in nine years

The match will be the first at the venue since a 31-31 draw between South Africa and the Barbarians in 2016

The Independent UK

Wallabies lock in Tokyo grudge match with Jones' Japan

The Wallabies will play Japan in October in their first meeting with former coach Eddie Jones, should he still be in charge of the Brave Blossoms by then.

AAP

England vs Japan: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds for rugby today

Eddie Jones returns to Twickenham as the Brave Blossoms attempt to pile more pressure on Steve Borthwick

Evening Standard

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New Zealand vs England: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

All Blacks host Steve Borthwick’s side in the first of two huge summer Tests in Dunedin

Evening Standard

Japan vs England: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

Steve Borthwick’s side face former boss Eddie Jones in a warm-up for New Zealand series

Evening Standard

Guilt-free Jones denies early interview in Japan reveal

A guilt-free Eddie Jones says he is comfortable with the circumstances surrounding his controversial move from the Wallabies to coach Japan.

AAP

Eddie Jones out to salvage reputation back in Japan

After his England and Australian adventures ended in failure and acrimony, Eddie Jones is looking for redemption with his new job on an old stamping ground.

AAP

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Japan 27-39 Argentina: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

A Mateo Carreras hat-trick secured victory and Argentina’s passage to the quarterfinals after a cracking contest with Japan’s Brave Blossoms.

The Guardian - UK

Japan beat Samoa as England’s World Cup progress confirmed

The Brave Blossoms go on to face Argentina in final round of Pool D matches.

The Independent UK

Far from faultless but England do the business in bonus-point win over Japan

After all the pre-tournament angst, England are almost there.

The National (Scotland)

England 34-12 Japan: Steve Borthwick’s side on course for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but work to do

Four tries eventually break down the Brave Blossoms to stay perfect in Pool D but it was a mostly scrappy display in Nice

Evening Standard

Japan aim to conjure spirit of 2019 and build on rugby legacy against England

Brave Blossoms have been inspirational in the past two World Cups but are still working to grow the sport’s popularity

The Guardian - UK

Japan in mood to write new chapter of sporting romance against England

A significant shock is brewing at this tournament and Japan have a rich history of providing huge World Cup upsets with England awaiting them on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

England wary of Japan Rugby World Cup threat likened to Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona

The Brave Blossoms have an up-tempo, attractive attacking style but know they must front up at the set-piece to cause Pool D upset

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England can ignite Rugby World Cup attack against Japan with George Ford central to expansion

The Brave Blossoms’ budding style should allow Steve Borthwick’s side to finally find their rhythm in Sunday’s Pool D clash in Nice

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