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Tokyo Stadium set for makeover

Tokyo Stadium set for makeover

Tokyo's National Stadium is set to receive a major facelift ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Jones gets Japan job

Former Australia boss Eddie Jones has been appointed head coach of Japan, replacing All Blacks legend John Kirwan.

Jones set to coach Japan

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has reportedly been chosen to replace All Blacks legend John Kirwan as Japan's coach.

No easy pools on the Gold Coast

The pools for the opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series on Australia's Gold Coast have been drawn.

Japan held by gutsy Canada

Japan were denied their first World Cup win in 20 years as they were held 23 points apiece against Canada at McLean Park on Tuesday.

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Pool A
World Cup Table
PosTeamPPts
1New Zealand420
2France411
3Tonga49
4Canada46
5Japan42

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