Japan stomp Russia in North Wales
Japan overwhelmed a hapless Russian side with a huge second half after stumbling to a half time draw. Male Sa’u scored two cracking individual tries in a starring midfield role.
Match Preview – Japan vs Russia
Japan face Russia for the fifth time in their history and the first outside of Tokyo as the two teams travel to balmy North Wales in a second tier fixture.
Bits & Pieces
A review of the debutants from the weekend’s action, a new record for King Richie, and a multitude of squad changes ahead of this week. Hold on to your hats!
Team of the Week
There was a ridiculous amount of rugby to watch this weekend and a load of players to comb through, but at last the team of the week has been selected.
In Review
Some great attacking rugby was played this weekend, though no doubt some defensive coaches will be losing some sleep. Read on for brief reviews of the five remaining test matches.
Match Preview – Scotland vs Japan
Japan travel to Murrayfield for the first time since 1991 as the two sides meet in battle nearly a decade after their last engagement at McDiarmid Park in November 2004.
Team of the Week
Not the greatest group to be choosing from this weekend, but there was just enough there to get the job done. There just might be one or two controversial picks!
In Review
No team showered itself with glory this weekend as November opened with three subdued matches. Nonetheless England took home a southern scalp and New Zealand won twice in two days.
Match Preview – Japan vs New Zealand
The All Blacks travel to Tokyo for the first time ever in an historic match that will also be the second ever to be broadcast live over the free internet.
November Squads Preview Part 1
Full squad lists for the six teams in action this weekend in part one of the November test series preview. Australia, Canada, England, Japan, New Zealand, and the Maori inside.