Japan has hired Eddie Jones, above, to take over for John Kirwan and bring them to the next level. But they will also need an improvement in competition to get there, too.
Japan has hired Eddie Jones, above, to take over for John Kirwan and bring them to the next level. But they will also need an improvement in competition to get there, too.

Sport

Japan need more competition from rugby neighbours

Japan went winless in its appearance at the Rugby World Cup last year, and for them to improve the rest of Asia must provide better competition.

Paul Radley
Paul Radley
Dubai

April 26, 2012