Tony Brown

Rugby World Cup: Preparation drives Japan’s perfect coup

Unlike four years ago, favourable schedule in the pool will now suit the Brave Blossoms

Rugby World Cup: Jamie Joseph knows Japan must pile pressure on Jack Carty

‘There’s a lot less experience without him. Johnny Sexton is a key player’

Rugby World Cup: Jack Carty replaces Johnny Sexton for Japan clash

Best starts and Kearney and Earls return as Schmidt summons frontliners for Japan

Tony Brown stresses Japan’s need for speed against Ireland

Brave Blossoms’ assistant says hosts’ greatest opportunities will be Irish mistakes

Yamanaka and Japan eager to grasp once in a lifetime opportunity

Fullback hoping to win a starting role for crucial clash against Ireland on Saturday

Rugby World Cup: Ireland enjoy splendid isolation as they prepare for Japan test

Remote hotel an ideal location for Schmidt and his squad to hone their game plan

Rugby World Cup: The stage is set for the Brave Blossoms to deliver

The task of the Russians is to spoil the mood of World Cup opening night in Tokyo

RWC moments: Culhane scores a world record 45 points

New Zealand beat Japan by 128 points in 1995 Rugby World Cup with the outhalf starring

Japan need early World Cup scalps to get populace behind them

Letter from Japan: Home side love their rules but several illogical demands will need to be broken

Japan’s Luke Thompson aiming to bow out on a high

Kiwi has proved a remarkable servant for Brave Blossoms and is looking forward to fourth RWC

RWC 2019: glaring flaws in Japan schedule remain

31-man squads a concern while nations like Samoa and USA have drawn the short straw

Greg Feek and company ponder prop posers as World Cup looms

Versatility could help press the case of the likes of Ryan, Porter and Bealham

The Offload: There is no place to hide for an out-of-form nine

Mutual respect is obvious as Martin Johnson and Paul O’Connell means good TV

Leo Cullen plotting a steady course through calmer waters

Leinster’s head coach overcame a turbulent start to prove his mettle in spectacular style

New Zealand’s rampant reserves run in 10 tries against Japan

Brave Blossoms get over for five tries in 100-point Tokyo try-fest

Paddy Jackson poised for pivotal role against Japan

Simon Zebo and Andrew Conway also likely to feature in strong side for first Test

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