TOKYO — If Japan are to remain ranked in the top eight nations in the world, they must evolve the current domestic league structure, according to Brave Blossoms head coach Jamie Joseph. Japan’s Top League competition, which this year features the likes of Dan Carter, Kieran Read and Will Genia, usually runs from September through January. However, because of last year’s World Cup, the start of the competition was postponed until earlier this month. “We need to ensure that we have a competition structure that avoids (schedule conflict) at all costs,” said Joseph. If not it will be very difficult to win.”Joseph will lead the Brave Blossoms in home fixtures against Wales and England in June and July this year.

Source: National Post January 29, 2020 06:45 UTC