The collection will start at Toyota Stadium in Aichi on July 2, with groups assembly once more on July 9 and taking part in within the Lipovitan D Problem Cup; France drew 23-23 at residence with Japan the final time the 2 groups met in November 2017
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Exams will probably be held on July 2nd and ninth
The Japan Rugby Federation introduced that Japan will play France for the primary time since 2017, once they host France in two matches in early July.
The Lipovitan D Cup Championship Collection will start at Toyota Stadium in Aichi on July 2, with the 2 groups assembly once more on July 9 at a yet-to-confirmed venue.
“On behalf of JRFU and all the Japanese rugby household, I wish to categorical our honest happiness that the French nationwide workforce will probably be touring Japan this summer time,” stated JRFU President Shigetaka Mori.
Les Bleus is taking part in remarkably effectively within the Six Nations and continues to develop a robust fashion of play, combining power and velocity with their conventional aptitude.
“With France getting ready to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023, they’re rising as robust contenders for his or her residence championship.”
Japan reached the 2019 World Cup quarter-finals on residence soil however didn’t play in 2020 as a result of COVID-19 outbreak. They then returned to motion towards the British and Irish Lions in June 2023.
The Courageous Blossoms received simply one among their six matches final 12 months towards Portugal.
“Because of the worldwide pandemic, Japanese rugby followers have missed the common take a look at rugby match performed in Japan,” Mori added.
“This collection is subsequently an essential alternative for us to reconnect with our followers, and I’m positive the rugby household in Japan will sit up for recreating the thrill and enthusiasm they skilled in the course of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.”
France drew 23-23 at residence with Japan the final time the 2 groups met in November 2017.
“Japan is now a significant rugby nation,” stated Bernard Laporte, president of the French Rugby Federation (FFR).
“Their performances over the past World Cup confirmed that this workforce can compete with the most effective. It’s the first time that XV de France has gone to Japan for a summer time tour.
“I wish to thank the Japan Rugby Soccer Affiliation and President Shigetaka Mori for internet hosting us and I’m delighted to have our groups meet on the sector. With the 2023 Rugby World Cup approaching, it’s important to play towards opponents of the very best high quality.”
