Japan join Rugby World Cup race

Japan have confirmed they will rival England, South Africa and Italy for the right to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Fri, 08 May, 2009 - 12:06

Japan have confirmed they will rival England, South Africa and Italy for the right to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

All four unions will travel to Dublin on May 13 to present their cases to the International Rugby Board.

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