Australia A national rugby union team
Australia A is the second national Rugby union team of Australia, behind the Wallabies. Matches played under the 'Australia A' title are traditionally non-test match fixtures and often offer a stepping-stone to Wallaby national selection. Aspiring Wallaby players were given a chance to impress selectors during these games. In the past, the team would also play touring sides, such as the British & Irish Lions, or play mid-week games when the Wallabies are on tour.
Australia A plays Japan in the 2008 Pacific Nations Cup at Level-5 Stadium in Fukuoka
Japan national rugby union team
The Japan national rugby union team, also known as the Cherry Blossoms, Brave Blossoms, or simply Sakura, is traditionally the strongest rugby union power in Asia and has enjoyed and endured mixed results against non-Asian teams over the years. Rugby union in Japan is administered by the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU), which was founded in 1926. They compete annually in the Pacific Nations Cup and previously in the Asia Rugby Championship. They have also participated in every Rugby World Cup since the tournament began in 1987.
Rugby football game in Yokohama, 1874
Japan play Tonga at Honjo stadium on 4 June 2006
Japan plays Australia A on 8 June 2008
Jamie Joseph giving a speech at a Sunwolves match on 12 May 2018