Fumiaki Tanaka

Pacific Nations Cup | Japan

Number of tournaments: 12Best finish: Champions (2011, 2014, 2019)Most points in a match: 41 (41-7 v Tonga in 2019)Biggest win: 34 (as above)Did You Know? Japan will this year host the inaugural Finals...

RWC2015 Throwback: Japan, South Africa prefer experience for RWC clash

Eddie Jones has named the oldest Japan line-up in history ahead of their Rugby World Cup clash with South Africa, who the Australian coach believes are vulnerable. South Africa finished bottom in the...

Super Rugby Preview: Sunwolves

Sunwolves After picking up a single win and a draw in last year’s addition of Super Rugby the Sunwolves will be hoping that new coach Filo Tiatia, will bring a fresh approach. New signing Fumiaki...

Japan name squad for November Tests

Jamie Joseph has announced first Japan squad for Nov tests v Argentina, Georgia, Wales & Fiji.   The 36-man squad sees 16 uncapped players and no Michael Leitch or Hendrik Tui.  

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Injuries to Highlanders Waisake Naholo and Fumiaki Tanaka

All Black winger Waisake Naholo has sustained a new fracture to the same leg that he injured before the World Cup last year. An x-ray yesterday confirmed the fracture that was sustained during the...