Rugby: Japan unable to keep up intensity in 42-23 loss to France

Japan made a strong start before fading in the second half of a 42-23 loss to France in Saturday's first test at a sweltering Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture.Center Yoram Moefana scored one try and set up another for the Six Nations champions, who showed why they will be among the favorites to lift the trophy when they host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.The teams were deadlocked 13-13 at halftime, but the Brave Blossoms struggled to match the physicality of world No. 2 France as the game wore on."It's honestly frustrating," Japanese captain Atsushi Sakate said. "We made a lot of mistakes, but…READ FULL ARTICLE