Rugby: Joseph wants to see a very different Japan

With the knives out in certain quarters, Japan take on Ireland on Saturday knowing they cannot afford another below-par performance.The two nations -- who have been pooled together at Rugby World Cup 2019 -- meet in the second game of a two-test series at Ajinomoto Stadium on Saturday, the venue for the opening game of the tournament.It is the third game in as many weeks for the Brave Blossoms at stadiums that are hosting games in two years time. And so far, the rehearsals have not exactly inspired confidence ahead of the real thing.Poor discipline, a less than average scrum and an inabilit…READ FULL ARTICLE