The new Japan Rugby Top League season kicks off Friday with five games being played across the country.Defending champions Suntory Sungoliath open their campaign against Canon Eagles with fans, players and coaches alike forced to get used to yet another new format.This season the league has been split into two conferences based on how the teams finished last time out.The Red Conference features Suntory, Kobe Kobelco Steelers, NTT Communications Shining Arcs, Toyota Verblitz, Toshiba Brave Lupus, Kubota Spears, Kintetsu Liners and newly promoted NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes.Yamaha Jubilo, Panas…READ FULL ARTICLE