Japan's new league structure announced

Japan rugby have had 25 teams apply to join their new league which is due to start in January 2022. 

The three divisions will be split into two pro and one corporate division. 

25 teams have applied to join Japan rugby's new professional league set to start Jan 2022

16 Top League teams, 8 Top Challenge teams and Chugoku Electric Power Co

Sides will be split into 3 divisions (top 2 being pro & 3rd corporate) based on standings in 2021 season#rugbyjp pic.twitter.com/EZIh8ViCOr

— Rich Freeman (@FreemanrugbyJPN) July 1, 2020