Jones places faith in Japan youth movement to sink Wales

Wales look to end 17-game losing streak with 'massive' Japan win

Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt said Thursday that beating Japan this weekend would be "massive" for his struggling side as they look to end a record losing streak. The Welsh go into the first of two away games against Japan having lost their last 17 tests

Jones places faith in Japan youth movement to sink Wales

Macleod returns as Wales seek to end record losing streak against Japan

Flanker Josh Macleod will earn a first cap in almost three years when he starts for Wales against Japan in Kitakyushu on Saturday, as the visitors seek to end a record 17-game losing streak that has weighed heavily on the game in the country. Macleod has not featured for the side since the autumn series in 2022 and will make up a back three that also includes Alex Mann and experienced number eight Taulupe Faletau. Ben Carter and Teddy Williams a…

Saffa starts for Japan

Japan coach Eddie Jones has named a strong, hard-running South African to shore up his youthful backline as the Brave Blossoms get ready to face Wales. South African-born Dylan Riley will start at outside centre in Saturday’s clash in Kitakyushu. READ: Razor picks a Dutchman to front France Riley has grown into a key figure for Japan since making his debut in 2021 and has become a regular under Jones’ mentorship. The 27-year-old, born in Durban …

Wales team to play Japan: Costelow makes his return

The Wales team to play Japan has been confirmed as the men in red look to win their first Test match in 17 matches. Interim head coach Matt Sherratt has made 11 changes to his side which lost 68-14 to England back in March.  One of the main talking points from the team announcement is Sherratt has recalled a number of players. Sam Costelow will make his international return for the first time since November of last year as he is joined by Kieran…