Japan team captain Michael Leitch and other teammates attend a training session at Tokyo Stadium as they prepare for the opening match of the Rugby World Cup 2019 against Russia on Friday. Reuters
Japan team captain Michael Leitch and other teammates attend a training session at Tokyo Stadium as they prepare for the opening match of the Rugby World Cup 2019 against Russia on Friday. Reuters

Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan admit to nerves before 'dream' opening match

The pressure is on for Japan as hosts even though they are heavy favourites for the clash against lowly ranked Russia

The National

September 19, 2019