TOULOUSE, France Japan had to withstand a ferocious physical challenge from debutants Chile in their bonus-point 42-12 Rugby World Cup Pool D clash in Toulouse on Sunday as coach Jamie Joseph said their opponents
Fiji-born winger Semisi Masirewa scored two late second half tries in Japan’s 41-27 loss to the New Zealand XV in their first tour match in Kumamoto on Sunday.
Now that the 2022 international season has concluded, we delve into the state of affairs in each of the nations. Finally, we review Fiji, Georgia and Japan.