STUFF Stuff sport reporter Jackson Thomas discusses the latest ups and downs from the Rugby World Cup 2019. After leaving Yamanote, Leitch followed the traditional Japanese rugby pathway of enrolling at university in Tokyo. Shortly after captaining Japan in the 2008 World Rugby Under-20 Championships, he made his senior debut against the United States. However far the Brave Blossoms progress, he is determined to ensure that Japanese rugby realises its potential after this World Cup. "Michael puts a huge amount of pressure on himself to leave a legacy for Japanese rugby," Nick Ealey says.

Source: Stuff October 05, 2019 01:07 UTC