Rugby: Michael Leitch sees U.S. game as stepping stone to World Cup

Japan captain Michael Leitch is focused on a strong performance rather than the final result when his side faces the United States on Saturday in the Pacific Nations Cup tournament decider at ANZ Stadium in Suva.Japan, ranked No. 11 in the world, will take on the No. 13 Eagles in a winner-take-all clash, which is also the Brave Blossoms' second-to-last match ahead of the World Cup, which opens on Sept. 20."The most important thing is whether we can pull off a strong performance," Japan captain Michael Leitch said at Thursday's team announcement. "The World Cup is our single most important g…READ FULL ARTICLE