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History makers Japan ready to write Scotland chapter
LONDON (Reuters) - Japan will not feel intimidated in the slightest when they bid for another notable Rugby World Club scalp on Wednesday, following up their heroics against South Africa with a trip to Gloucester to tackle an exciting but inexperienced Scotland.
Wary South Africa unsure of Japanese threat
EASTBOURNE, England (Reuters) - A wary South Africa are unsure of what lies in wait for them when they take on Japan but are conscious of the need for a bright start in their opening Rugby World Cup game in Brighton on Saturday.
Future hosts Japan eye long-awaited World Cup win
(Reuters) - In Japan, things tend to move at a frustratingly slow pace when it comes to rugby.
Jones names only two scrumhalves in Japan World Cup squad
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan coach Eddie Jones has opted for only two recognised scrumhalves in his versatile 31-man squad for the rugby World Cup.
Factbox - Waratahs v Highlanders - Super Rugby semi-final
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Factbox on Saturday's Super Rugby semi-final between New South Wales Waratahs (Australia) and Otago Highlanders (New Zealand):
Injury cloud has silver lining for Japan coach Jones
(Reuters) - Japan coach Eddie Jones will be without eight senior players for internationals against the Maori All Blacks, Georgia and Romania next month, but rather than cursing his luck he says it is "fantastic timing" with the 2015 World Cup looming.
Laidlaw kicks Scotland to tight win over Canada
(Reuters) - Captain Greig Laidlaw kicked a late penalty to give Scotland a far from convincing 19-17 victory over 14-man Canada in Toronto.
Super Rugby first as Japan test duo make Rebels squad
SYDNEY (Reuters) - The Melbourne Rebels made a little bit of Super Rugby history on Thursday when they named hooker Shota Horie and his fellow Japan international Male Sau in their matchday 23 for Friday's clash with the New South Wales Waratahs.
Factbox - New Zealand Super Rugby teams
(Reuters) - Factbox on the five New Zealand teams in the southern hemisphere's Super Rugby competition:
Analysis - Japan glimpses rays of hope in All Blacks defeat
TOKYO (Reuters) - For New Zealand, their comfortable win over Japan on Saturday will become a mere statistic in their fabled history, even if some will deride the All Blacks for not choosing stiffer competition to warm up for their European tour.
