Heat on Japan in RWC opener with Russia

Updated September 18 2019 - 3:53pm, first published 3:51pm
Japan captain Michael Leitch realises the RWC hosts must make a successful start to the tournament.
Japan captain Michael Leitch realises the RWC hosts must make a successful start to the tournament.

The public awareness campaign has gone into overdrive at the Rugby World Cup, with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe receiving the red-and-white jersey of the national team from captain Michael Leitch.

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