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Powered by a turbocharger Hooker Mamoru Harada claims that Japan will only be content if they pull off an unexpected victory on Sunday that would extend England’s losing run.
When the sides faced off in June, England easily prevailed, defeating the Brave Blossoms 52–17 in Tokyo.
However, Harada thinks that Eddie Jones, the former head coach of England, is starting to implement his idea of “chosoku [super-fast] rugby” during the Australian’s second tenure as Japan’s captain.
“The game in June was our first game of this campaign and the team was very young,” Harada stated.
“We’ve already played ten games this year, and this weekend we’ll present a new Japan.