Rugby: Solid defense lays foundation for Japan's big win over Tonga

Japan put in their best performance under coach Jamie Joseph on Saturday as they beat Tonga 39-6 at Stade Ernest Wallon.Going up against a side that qualified for the 2019 Rugby World Cup as the second-ranked team from Oceania behind Fiji, the Brave Blossoms blew the Pacific islanders away with some scintillating 15-man rugby and a well-organized, robust defense.Japan came into the game as the more experienced side with their starting XV having won 392 caps to Tonga's 157, while the benches saw more of the same with Japan's replacements having played 58 tests to just six by Tonga's reserves…READ FULL ARTICLE