Japan will be hoping for a strong performance at this year's World Cup. The Asian side host the tournament in four years time as the game continues to grow in the Far East.
World Ranking: 13
Key Player: Ayumu Goromaru
Head Coach: Eddie Jones. The Australian brought his home side to the World Cup Final in 2003 before losing to England. He has announced that he will step down after the tournament in England.
Picture by: Paul Harding / PA Wire/Press Association Images
RWC Appearances: 7
Keith Wood of Ireland is tackled by Masami Horikoshi of Japan in the 1995 World Cup. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Billy Stickland
Best Result: One Pool win in 1991
Did you know?: Japan have played in every World Cup but have only won one game (52-8 v Zimbabwe in 1991)
Pool B Fixtures: South Africa v Japan, Brighton Community Stadium, 19th September, 4.45pm
Scotland v Japan, Kingsholm, 23rd September, 2.30pm
Samoa v Japan, Stadium MK, 3rd October, 2.30pm
United States v Japan, Kingsholm, 11th October, 8pm
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