This weekend, the England Rugby men are prepared to commence their summer internationals by facing Japan in their home ground in a highly-anticipated Test match for the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup. This will mark England’s first time playing in Japan since 1979, when the two teams engaged in matches that did not hold Test status, along with a few international fixtures in between.
To not miss out on the excitement, here’s everything you need to know.
When and Where is the Game?
The Japan vs. England match is scheduled for Saturday, June 22 at the National Stadium in Tokyo. Tickets are still available for purchase if you have not already obtained them.
What Time is Kick-Off?
The game is set to kick off at 6:50 am, so set your alarm early to watch all the live action.
Is the Game on TV or Being Streamed?
Indeed, the match will be broadcast live and for free on RugbyPassTV. If you cannot access a TV, you can still watch the game on your laptop, mobile, or tablet at rugbypass.tv. For an enhanced viewing experience, you can download the RugbyPass TV App for iOS or Android, which also supports features such as Chromecast and Airplay for streaming in high definition on your television. Be sure to register and set up your account with extra time so that you do not miss the kick-off.
What’s the Team News?
The confirmed line-ups for both Japan and England are as follows:
Japan:
– 15 Yoshitaka Yazaki
– 14 Jone Naikabula
– 13 Dylan Riley
– 12 Tomoki Osada
– 11 Koga Nezuka
– 10 Seungsin Lee
– 9 Naoto Saito
– 8 Faulua Makisi
– 7 Tiennan Costley
– 6 Michael Leitch
– 5 Warner Dearns
– 4 Sanaila Waqa
– 3 Shuhei Takeuchi
– 2 Mamoru Harada
– 1 Takayoshi Mohara
England:
– 15. George Furbank
– 14. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
– 13. Henry Slade
– 12. Ollie Lawrence
– 11. Tommy Freeman
– 10. Marcus Smith
– 9. Alex Mitchell
– 1. Bevan Rodd
– 2. Jamie George (captain)
– 3. Dan Cole
– 4. Maro Itoje
– 5. George Martin
– 6. Chandler Cunningham-South
– 7. Sam Underhill
– 8. Ben Earl
Replacements are also available for both teams.
Who are the Officials?
The officials for this match are as follows:
– Referee: Luc Ramos (FFR)
– Assistant Referees: Eoghan Cross (IRFU) and Angus Mabey (NZR)
– TMO: Eric Gauzins (FFR)
With this information, you are now prepared to enjoy the Japan vs. England rugby match. Don’t miss this thrilling event, and get ready to witness top-class international rugby action!