As rehearsals go for Rugby World Cup 2019, Japan's three-test series in June and the nation's performance, both on and off the field, drew mixed reviews.On the playing front, the win over Romania and two defeats to Ireland left coach Jamie Joseph in no doubt that the Brave Blossoms have much to work on if, as hosts in two year's time, they are to repeat their heroics of RWC 2015."Against Romania you saw glimpses of the type of rugby we want to play," he said. "(But the Ireland games) highlight the gap between Tier 1 teams and where we are now and what we are working towards."The stadiums al…READ FULL ARTICLE
