Japan arrive in Ireland soon for a couple of matches, the first an under-25 international and the second a Test match at Lansdowne Road. They prepared for their tour with a game against the world champions Australia in Toyko under the guise of a Japan President's XV. The Australians won the match 64-13.
Japan prepare
Japan arrive in Ireland soon for a couple of matches, the first an under-25 international and the second a Test match at Lansdowne…
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