Japan prepared for physical battle against Springboks


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 19 Oct 2019

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - Japan holds a training session ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against South Africa - Tokyo, Japan - October 17, 2019 General view during the training session REUTERS/Matthew Childs

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will focus on playing their own brand of rugby against the physical game of South Africa in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, the hosts' attack coach Tony Brown said on Saturday.

The Springboks, under coach Rassie Erasmus, have returned to their traditional strengths at the set-piece and attempt to dominate opponents in the forwards.

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