Rugby-Leitch returns as Japan make six changes for Wallabies clash


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 23 Oct 2025

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Japan Training - Stade du Vigneau, Saint-Herblain, France - October 7, 2023 Japan's Michael Leitch during training REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan coach Eddie Jones has made six changes to his starting side for the test against Australia on Saturday, including bringing Michael Leitch and Ben Gunter into the back row for the clash with his former team.

Totemic former skipper Leitch will line up at number eight to win his 90th cap, while Gunter starts at blindside flanker with Kanji Shimokawa on the openside.

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