JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The Springboks will arrive in Japan for the World Cup a week earlier than previously planned next year to play the tournament hosts in a warm-up match in Saitama, South Africa Rugby said on Monday.
South Africa will face Japan at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium on Sept. 6, a little over two weeks days before the twice world champions open their pool campaign in a blockbuster clash with New Zealand in Yokohama.
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