South Africa centre Jesse Kriel is set to make a timely return to action on Saturday as his Yokohama Canon Eagles take on the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars is Japan Rugby League One.
Having been unavailable for selection in the squad to play against the Wallabies in Oita, Kotaro Matsushima has been quickly recalled to Japan's line-up for this weekend's game with Ireland.
Having been unavailable for selection in the squad to play against the Wallabies in Oita, Kotaro Matsushima has been quickly recalled to Japan's line-up for this weekend's game with Ireland.
Here's how the Brave Blossoms rated in their 32-23 defeat to the Wallabies in the opening test of their end-of-year internationals in Oita.
Here's how the Brave Blossoms rated in their 32-23 defeat to the Wallabies in the opening test of their end-of-year internationals in Oita.
The Brave Blossoms have named a relatively inexperienced line-up for this weekend's clash with the Wallabies, including two debutants.
The Brave Blossoms have named a relatively inexperienced line-up for this weekend's clash with the Wallabies, including two debutants.
Japan coach Jamie Joseph has named 10 uncapped players in his 37-man squad for internationals against Australia, Ireland, Portugal and Scotland.
The Sunwolves, with a handful of former Bulls players, recorded historic back-to-back victories over the Pretoria-based Bulls.
Sharks head coach Robert du Preez has made a number of changes to his matchday 23, while Jamie Joseph's starting side has just four survivors from last week.