Japan captain Michael Leitch saved his side's blushes Saturday as his second try of the game sealed a 32-27 win over Russia at Kingsholm Stadium.The 30-year-old flanker reacted quickest to the bounce of the ball following a clever kick from Yu Tamura to power over eight minutes from time in what was a dress rehearsal for the opening game of next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan.Coach Jamie Joseph -- whose side are grouped with Ireland, Scotland, Russia and Samoa in Pool A -- has said he wants Japan to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup. But Saturday's game hardly inspired confidence, t…READ FULL ARTICLE
