Japanese point finger at Cian Healy's scrummaging

There is a no-nonsense honesty to Japan's players at this World Cup and it comes as something of a culture shock to those of accustomed to the bland pre-match clichés that permeate your normal Six Nations or Champions Cup week.

On Monday it was Uwe Helu stating quite casually that Ireland will 'look down' at the hosts when they meet at the ECOPA Stadium in Shizuoka this weekend. And on Tuesday we have had Yusuke Kizu all but accusing Cian Healy of scrummaging illegally.