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Coach Jamie Joseph says later he called his side for Sundays Rugby World Cup 26, Japan is going to have the element of surprise against South Africa.
Joseph believes his teams approaches are not so obvious Though the Springboks have chosen a potent pack and six forward replacements.
It is clear what South Africa are likely to do, he explained.
What is not so apparent is that which we are going to perform; that is precisely what I am awaiting.
The inclusion at full-back in place of William Tupou of ryohei Yamanaka is the sole change to the starting XV that beat Scotland in their final Pool A match last weekend.
Wing hooker Shota Horie Kotaro Matsushima , next row Luke Thompson, prop Keita Inagaki, fly-half Yu Tamura and ruler Michael Leitch were part of the squad which famously angry South Africa in the groups assembly that is pool-stage in Brighton four years ago.
The relaxed mood in the Japan camp shows as hooker Horie defeats on Joseph at a game of rock paper scissor.
Joseph said his players confidence in the tournament has increased so much – including victories over Ireland and Scotland – that hes had less to do as they prepare for the last eight.
The players have taken over, he explained. This is a excellent indication as a mentor when you feel somewhat redundant as you know theres actual belief in your group.
Japan: Yamanaka; Matsushima, Lafaele, Nakamura, Fukuoka; Tamura, Nagare; Inagaki, Horie, Koo, Thompson, Moore, Leitch (c), Labuschagne, Himeno.
Replacements: Lava Lemeki, Sakate, Nakajima Van der Walt Tanaka, Matsuda
Dynamic winger Kotaro Matsushima scored five attempts with Wales Josh Adams in the pool stage, the combined most. In addition, he ranked second for both metres made (350) and fractures (11), also also fourth for both defenders defeated (22) and communicates (48).
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Junk discussion, haka challenges, fresh stars burning nation-uniting and bright triumphs – just how much can you recall of those Rugby World Cup moments?
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