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Japan's Young Guns Excite Jones in Nations Championship

Jones said Japan’s young players showed promise despite a 42-15 loss to France, with several making their first senior appearances.

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Japan took one win and two defeats from their southern hemisphere series games in the inaugural tournament, beating Italy and losing to Ireland and France. Jones used the tournament to blood several young players including some who are still at university, such as fly-half Ryunosuke Ito, prop Sojiro Otsuka and utility back Shunsuke Uenobo. He was rewarded with a series of assured performances that he hopes his team can build on with just over a …

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The Japan TimesThe Japan Times
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Japan’s young players impress coach Eddie Jones at Nations Championship

Jones used the tournament to test several young players, including some who are still in college.

·Chiyoda, Japan
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Jones says Japan making 'good progress' despite France defeat

·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Nations Championship: Jones says Japan making 'good progress' despite France defeat

·Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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Japan - France: Relive the Victory of the Blues Who Complete the All-Round Phase of the United Nations Championship

Hello and welcome to Rugbyrama to relive the live comment of the meeting between Japan and France on behalf of the third day of the World Championship.

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