Eddie Jones has named a highly inexperienced Japan side to face England in a Test match in Tokyo on Saturday, 22 June at 14:50. The team includes four uncapped players in the starting XV and eight in the matchday 23, with a university student who has never played first-class rugby selected at fullback. Michael Leitch will captain the team. Jones, who previously coached England, has warned that Japan will push England to the wire in the match. Meanwhile, Wales will face South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday, with several key players ruled out due to injuries. Henry Thomas has been sidelined with a foot injury, and Keelan Giles has been released from the squad due to a groin injury. Keiron Assiratti will start at tighthead prop for Wales, with Harri O’Connor on the bench. Dewi Lake will captain Wales, relishing the challenge against the reigning world champions.
Japanese rugby is thriving at a domestic level but Eddie Jones knows he needs to build a proper pathway to make the Brave Blossoms a Test force. ✍️Analysis by @OliverTrenchard https://t.co/aZM03F1lDQ
News24 | Stick chuffed with new-look Bok backline: 'Edwill a similar style of player to Cheslin or Kurt-Lee' https://t.co/WUUq0GhZ4g
🇳🇿 Sam Whitelock leads a star-studded Barbarians team against Fiji. ⚫⚪ All Blacks and England players named in Robbie Deans' squad. https://t.co/MYSJIiCFmD
Mzwandile Stick says Jordan Hendrikse has the potential to spark a new-look Springbok backline on Saturday, as Pieter-Steph du Toit gears up to renew hostilities with Wales. https://t.co/zfBpf4NvdJ
Brave Blossoms and a brave new era of 'Chosoku Rugby' under Eddie Jones ... That's the plan, says reappointed 🇯🇵 captain, Michael Leitch #ENGvJPN 📺 Watch Saturday's match 🆚 England live and exclusive on RPTV Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/fDpsy3BLZP
Wales captain Dewi Lake relishing huge challenge against South Africa https://t.co/M8yhkEEDrT
Fascination with bento boxes and doing lineouts in the sea – how a stint in Japan with Eddie Jones shaped England head coach Steve Borthwick Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/m3Ikylp3k2
Dewi Lake has insisted underdogs Wales will relish the challenge of taking on the reigning world champion Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday. https://t.co/UU3gIX8XC2
Wales play the first of three summer Tests when they tackle world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday. https://t.co/ubGHUPownI
There is reportedly one major difference in the new Eddie Jones era with Japan compared to his previous stint in charge in the Far East. #JPNvENG #JapanRugby @LeagueOne_EN https://t.co/6a0j5gWp9D
Cardiff hooker Efan Daniel and Ospreys tight head Ben Warren have been called in to train with Wales and will be travelling reserves for tomorrow’s Test against South Africa at Twickenham. Dragons hooker Elliot Dee set to miss Australia tour with ankle injury
Barbarians team to face Fiji at Twickenham tomorrow https://t.co/UFo9Wvy31S
New Springbok inclusion, Edwill van der Merwe, says he is all too aware of the responsibility of pulling on the Green & Gold jersey this weekend. Van der Merwe is set to make his Bok debut against Wales at Twickenham in London. #DStv403 #eNCA https://t.co/AzeGxgG6sq
BAABAAS: Robbie Deans has named his side, which includes 8 former England players as well as All Blacks, Wallabies, French, Japanese and more #BARvFIJ #BAAvsFIJ https://t.co/OFXvl2KXzo
The most capped All Black Sam Whitelock leads the Baabaas against Fiji at Twickenham on Sat. Danny Care starts with incoming Saracens fly-half Fergus Burke at 10. French midfield of Fickou and Vakatawa is tasty, Woki on bench. 5.15pm kick off. @SkySportsRugby https://t.co/anSkTuMiWQ
Here is your #Baabaas team to face @fijirugby 🇫🇯 in the #KillikCup 🏆 Who are you most excited to see out there? Let us know 📝 https://t.co/GxKDZ93mjz
Caption this... Watch the Japan vs England game for FREE on Rugbypass TV, exclusive to the UK and Ireland tomorrow 📺 Sign up here: https://t.co/A7Qab5nREs #rugby #JPNvENG #RugbyPassTV https://t.co/sAEWNd7wmg
Kurtley Beale the headline inclusion in 🇦🇺 squad to face 🏴 in what will be their first series under Joe Schmidt. Beale hasn't played Test rugby since 2021. https://t.co/A2CoSIilGB
“It wouldn’t surprise me if suddenly Australia and Japan are in the same pool – that’s just the way the stars align with him – and he would love it." Fans in the UK + Ireland can watch the game live and free on RPTV #JPNvENG #EddieJones https://t.co/cyRHjTEfkq
Wales v South Africa tomorrow at Twickenham https://t.co/iRdfakA1Vm
"As a human being, Eddie Jones is very mild now..." - INTERVIEW: Fumiaki Tanaka, with Liam Heagney 👨💻, on Japan versus England and his recent retirement from playing at the age of 39. #JPNvENG #JapanRugby @LeagueOne_EN Click before for more ⤵️ https://t.co/XOnCfPGjoJ
Captains run 🏃 Join us tomorrow for en epic showdown against England 📆 Saturday, 22 June 14:50 📍 Japan National Stadium Find your seat for the action 👇 🎫 https://t.co/nahsVPuljw #BraveBlossoms | #JPNvENG https://t.co/fmU1rpWkCm
🗣️ "The Red had a sensational rookie season and is a genuine talent but in reality, he has only played nine games for the Queenslanders in his entire career and perhaps a call-up would have been too soon." 🇦🇺 Breaking down Joe Schmidt's Wallabies squad. https://t.co/LeTjIAzrGv
Joe Schmidt names 38-man Wallabies squad for Test series against Wales and Georgia https://t.co/t0dhTcDpon
Wales rocked by another injury blow as star set to be ruled out of tour and uncapped man called in https://t.co/4MZdYbBJR5 https://t.co/rQ0UPea8Mh
Eddie Jones! He delivered some tactical clinics as England head coach, before they began drying up after 2019. Last one... probably 2021 vs South Africa? A piece on the curveballs he could throw at his old team this weekend. https://t.co/jeUw5jVFIT
England play their first Test match in Japan on Saturday - but it’s not their first visit here. At the end of a marathon season, Jamie George sees this as a tour to relish…because it could be the last. https://t.co/8PY0kBhjIU
Joe Schmidt's first Wallabies squad: - 13 uncapped - Kurtley Beale, now 35, recalled and could win first cap since 2021 - Tom Lynagh, son of Wallaby great Michael, uncapped and in the mix - Alex Hodgman, who won four caps for the All Blacks in 2020, qualifies through his father
England will come face-to-face with former boss Eddie Jones when it plays his new-look Japan in a test match in sweltering Tokyo on Saturday. https://t.co/C1uMu44Vbt
Regan Grace gets shock 🏴 call despite never playing a competitive union game as fitness issues mount up for Warren Gatland. Understand in addition to injuries confirmed yesterday, Elliot Dee is out of the 🇦🇺 tour. https://t.co/DYgAhLPrZC
Today's rugby news as Australia pick Kurtley Beale after four-year exile and legend tells Wales to find their https://t.co/N4S8hti2Q2' https://t.co/N7FpiwH6PF
Corey Toole will make a late bid for inclusion in the Australia Sevens team for the #Paris2024 Olympics along with fellow winger Mark Nawaqanitawase, Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said https://t.co/DdAbcpwlaK https://t.co/ApFXyZx3Kk
Australia squad for summer tests v Wales https://t.co/BvLBVXDu8R
Kurtley Beale has fashioned one of the most remarkable comeback stories after being named in the Wallabies squad nearly three years since his last Test.. SEE THE FULL SQUAD 👀 👉 https://t.co/cYuTse6Stp https://t.co/Yp9S5ETaCh
Veteran Kurtley Beale was recalled to the Wallabies on Friday as new head coach Joe Schmidt named his first squad for Tests against Georgia and Wales. https://t.co/UG6osQ15Ga
Kurtley Beale recalled by coach Joe Schmidt in new-look Wallabies squad https://t.co/1qjeRmGcss
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named 12 uncapped players in a 38-man squad for the July Test series against Wales and Georgia. FULL SQUAD BREAKDOWN 📝: https://t.co/1QU1mJfL68 https://t.co/mCUWxlnrQf
🇦🇺 New look squad #Wallabies https://t.co/w4NJTIxFKh
Andrew Kellaway will return to where it all began for the outside back in Super Rugby from next season. #SuperRugbyPacific #Wallabies #Waratahs Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/1dNDRH5pJY
Japan will take England right to the last moment - Eddie Jones https://t.co/9vV4VhVZiz
Wales to get in South African faces as fierce rivalry sees iconic photo resurface https://t.co/P2yaQw1MxP
With @WelshRugbyUnion Nick Tompkins and Ross Moriarty in the starting XV https://t.co/pCJ5uzeZMg
Wales prop Henry Thomas has been ruled out of Saturday’s match against the world champion Springboks at Twickenham with a foot injury. https://t.co/debAKDRoFQ
Henry Thomas has been ruled out of the Wales XV to face South Africa away at Twickenham due to a foot injury sustained in training. Keiron Assiratti starts at tighthead prop for Wales with Harri O’Connor named as a replacement.
Wales hit with injuries ahead of Springbok match ⬇
Eddie Jones has warned England they will be taken to the wire as Japan target a major upset in Saturday’s clash in Tokyo https://t.co/suieDWFvxq
Keiron Assiratti will start at tighthead prop for Wales against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday with Henry Thomas ruled out with a foot injury. Harri O’Connor comes on to the bench.
BREAKING: Wales announce shock call-up of former rugby league superstar as winger leaves squad https://t.co/csRETGUpKO https://t.co/0Y7FUKZxap
🚨 DIWEDDARIAD CARFAN Henry Thomas has been ruled out of the Wales XV to face South Africa away at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday due to a foot injury sustained in training Keelan Giles has been released from the squad due to a groin injury sustained in training. https://t.co/B0t9cQuYIh
Rugby: Leitch to captain inexperienced Japan side against England https://t.co/GsWopPfjRt
Rising Japan star thrown in at 15 for Saturday's Test vs England - live and exclusive on RPTV. Uni student gets his chance to shine. On that topic, RPTV's Japan U docuseries will help you spot the next future Brave Blossoms star. Click below ⤵️ https://t.co/LGiW5vl9df
Wallabies boss suffers major blow on eve of Wales squad announcement https://t.co/TuNtyFagIX https://t.co/63s0cbgAMc
🤔 Eight uncapped players in the 23. 😲 University student selected in the backline. 🇯🇵 Yep, Eddie is back! https://t.co/E5OpK51TmC
Exclusive: Wallabies suffer fresh blow on eve of Schmidt's first squad with experienced lock Izack Rodda heading overseas https://t.co/NCna50uBwx
Today's rugby news as Wales star reveals huge transformation and legend's warning to Welsh rugby https://t.co/xxtYjYKxDx https://t.co/a4RlgAHSYq
Eddie Jones names his team to face England 👌✔ 4 uncapped players in starting XV, 8 in match day 23 👀
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. https://t.co/H0Aq3dA0B5
The Japan team for England is very green, and includes a Uni student who’s never played first class rugby! https://t.co/GZ14Kz3lTm
Introducing… Captain Michael Leitch 🔥 Lead us well 🫡 #BraveBlossoms | #JPNvENG https://t.co/sME7Z9xrqc
Edwill van der Merwe is set to spark for the world champion Springboks as one of four uncapped players in the matchday 23 to face Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. https://t.co/jJDh84dBlR
🏴 Freddie Burns reveals the hold Eddie Jones still has on Japan rugby. Full interview. 👇#rugby #JPNvENG https://t.co/vUZM1l2qXJ
Wales flanker Taine Plumtree plans to adopt a "nothing to lose" approach when he makes his Test match return against the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday. https://t.co/ROdGiZb8zS
Here’s your Japan national team members to take on England in this Saturday’s first summer test 🇯🇵🔥 📆 Saturday, 22 June 14:50 📍 Japan National Stadium Find your seat for the action 👇 🎫 https://t.co/nahsVPuljw #BraveBlossoms | #JPNvENG https://t.co/Kn87H2c9Ap
Eddie Jones names a very inexperienced Japan side to take on England on Saturday. 4 uncapped players in starting XV, 8 in match day 23. Front 5 have 16 caps between them, uni student at fullback. #rugby #JPNvENG #rugbyjp https://t.co/Qw2GucfuM0
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