FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - England v Japan - Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, Britain - November 17, 2018 Japan's Michael Leitch in action REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
SAPPORO, Japan (Reuters) - Japan captain Michael Leitch has accused some top tier nations of wanting to keep high level rugby to themselves after the Sunwolves, Japan's representatives in Super Rugby, were told they would be cut from the elite competition after the 2020 season.
The decision by organiser SANZAAR to revert to a purely southern hemisphere Super Rugby competition was a major blow for Japan and those who champion the growth of the game, as the nation prepares to showcase its development as hosts of the World Cup.
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