Super Rugby has helped improve Japan's national team, says veteran

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At the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Japan's national team achieved their best showing, winning three of their four pool games, including a 34-32 upset over former champions South Africa. But scrum-half Fumiaki Tanaka, 34, feels that the Brave Blossoms can do even better at this...

News of the Sunwolves' likely demise has been greeted by dismay by the rugby fraternity.

Amid the uncertainty, Tanaka remains positive and looks forward to being World Cup hosts this September.

 

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