Japan's Joseph makes eight changes for Ireland, Leitch back as captain


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 22 Jun 2017

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph attends a news conference after the Rugby World Cup 2019 pool draw at Kyoto State Guest House in Kyoto, Japan May 10, 2017. REUTERS/Issei Kato

(Reuters) - Japan coach Jamie Joseph has made eight changes to the starting 15 ahead of Saturday's second test against Ireland at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo.

Shota Horie and Fumiaki Tanaka were among the senior players dropped to the bench as the Brave Blossoms seek to restore some pride after a disappointing 50-22 loss in the first test.

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