Rugby: Japan taking different approaches to preparation, playing

Japan head into their opening game of the Rugby World Cup knowing their strategy off the field in terms of preparation needs to be the exact opposite of how they play their Pool A matches."This week the focus is on Russia. It's important we put in a good performance and win that match, then we can move on to the next game," head coach Jamie Joseph said Monday of the Sept. 20 tournament opener against Russia.Captain Michael Leitch agreed, saying the previous two World Cups he had played in had taught him that "The best thing is to focus on each game as it comes. If you plan too far ahead you…READ FULL ARTICLE