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Saffa to front All Blacks for Japan

SA-born centre Dylan Riley has been named in the Japan starting XV to face New Zealand in Yokohama on Saturday.

Tuipulotu leads All Blacks in Japan

Patrick Tuipulotu was on Tuesday named All Blacks captain for the first time against Japan in Yokohama, with Damian McKenzie recalled at flyhalf.

All Blacks wary of Eddie factor

The All Blacks will be wary of Japan’s “flair” under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said.

Eddie set for Wallabies reunion

Former Australia head coach Eddie Jones is reportedly set for a showdown against his old team when his Japan side hosts the Wallabies in November.

TOKYO, JAPAN - JUNE 22: Marcus Smith of England in attack during the LipovitanD Challenge Cup match between Japan and England at National Stadium on June 22, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images)

England thrash Eddie’s Japan

Marcus Smith starred as England beat Japan in Tokyo on Saturday, handing Eddie Jones a heavy defeat in his first Test back in charge of the Brave Blossoms.

England on guard for ‘bold’ Eddie

Skipper Jamie George expects former boss Eddie Jones to have a few more tricks up his sleeve when England face a much-changed Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.

Japan drop Lappies for England duel

Head coach Eddie Jones named four uncapped players in an inexperienced Japan starting XV to face his former team England in Saturday’s Test in Tokyo.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08: Eddie Jones (coach) Australia during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 08, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Eddie issues warning to ‘strong’ England

Eddie Jones told England “you never know what can happen on a hot day” as he plots to beat his former team at the start of his second stint as Japan head coach.