rugbyMagnetism of hosts leaves South Africa in the shadeFour years on from that famous defeat in Brighton, and South Africa are again playing second-fiddle to Japan.
rugbyJapan remember their 'Mr Rugby' - The man who paved the way for 2019 successSeiji Hirao played in three World Cups and saw a fourth as Japan's head coach. He was also a superstar in his home country.
rugbyFarrell wants Ireland to draw strength from setbackSuch has been the heat on Ireland this week in the aftermath of their embarrassing loss to Japan that there will be few complaints at the short turnaround from last Saturday’s debacle in Shizuoka.