The highly awaited sporting event the Rugby World Cup 2023 will begin next month and it brings the world’s top teams together who will compete in the thrilling game of rugby, Japan is one of them. The Japan Rugby World Cup 2023 team roster is made up of talented and committed players that have been chosen to represent their country on the international stage. In this article, you will see the Japan Team squad, fixtures, past performances, live stream, Jersey, and kit.
At the Rugby World Cup, Japan is a member of Group D, where they will compete against the following four teams:
-Samoa
-England
-Argentina
-Chile
-Japan
The 2023 Rugby World Cup team's schedule has been announced and rugby fans’ looking forward to watching these exciting matches. The Japna RWC team will feature five group matches, and they start their campaign against Chile on 10th September 2023 at Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse. Check the Japan RWC 2023 full fixtures below:
Date | Match | Location |
10 September 2023 | Japan vs Chile Live Stream | Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse |
17 September 2023 | England vs Japan Live Stream | Allianz Riviera, Nice |
28 September 2023 | Japan vs Samoa Live Stream | Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse |
8 October 2023 | Japan vs Argentina Live Stream | Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes |
Japan has established itself as a competitive team because of its impressive performances in previous Rugby World Cups. The most noteworthy performance occurred in 2015 when they win over the South African team, making rugby history. This triumph, which became known as the "Miracle of Brighton," helped Japan gain attention on a global scale.
Japan will wear the stylish and symbolic jersey and kit in the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Usually, the jersey design represents the country's culture and traditions. Japanese jerseys are expected to reflect their unique identity. The jersey is brightly colored and has intricate patterns, showing the fusion of traditional Japanese elements and modern styles.
Forwards: Michael Leitch Shota Fukui, Kazuki Himeno, Ben Gunter, Jack Cornelsen, James Moore, Kosuke Horikoshi, Atsushi Sakate, Shota Horie, Asaeli Ai Valu, Shinnosuke Kakinaga, Gu Ji Won, Sione Halasili, Craig Millar, Keita Inagaki.
Backs: Kotaro Matsushima, Lomano Lava Lemeki, Semisi Masirewa, Siosaia Fifita, Jone Naikabula, Dylan Riley, Ryoto Nakamura, Shogo Nakano, Tomoki Osada, Rikiya Matsuda, Lee Seung Sin, Jumpei Ogura, Kenta Fukuda, Yutaka Nagare, Naoto Saito.
Japan fans can enjoy the Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule matches on J Sports, ITV, TF1, and NBC Sports. All these channels are available on our website, SuperRugbyLiveTV.com. Super Rugby Live TV provides the best streaming packages at a minimal price. Subscribe now and get started to watch RWC 2023 live online on your PC, laptop, and Android devices.