TOKYO - Once mere cannon fodder for rugby's big guns, Japan have staked their place as serious global players after their dream run to the World Cup quarter-finals - and are now looking to capitalise on their success.
Japan failed to build on the feel-good factor generated four years ago when Eddie Jones led a side he had once described as a World Cup"joke team" to three victories, including an astonishing 34-32 upset over the Springboks. "But these miraculous things happened, one after another - now there's a lot of talk Japan will get more games against Tri-Nations or Six Nations teams."
"It's scary to think how far this team can grow," said talismanic captain Michael Leitch."Japan are only going to get stronger.""It's been brilliant to see the rise of Japanese rugby," said Springboks legend Bryan Habana. Despite the regular arrival of big names, last season crowds averaged just 2,500 - but that could be set to change.
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