Rugby: Japan to face British and Irish Lions for 1st time in June

Japan will play the British and Irish Lions for the first time on June 26, 2021, at Edinburgh's Murrayfield stadium, the Japan Rugby Football Union said Wednesday.The Brave Blossoms will take on the Lions, comprised of the best players from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, prior to them touring South Africa during which they will play three tests against the world champions."We are very much looking forward to playing a test against the Lions next year," Japan head coach Jamie Joseph said. "It is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our players and we can't wait for it to come.…READ FULL ARTICLE