Michael Leitch who has links to Fiji has been named as the captain of the Japanese team for the Rugby World Cup.
Japanese coach Jamie Joseph says the team has set a goal of making the top eight for the first time in their history.
The team is on a high after their win in the Pacific Nations Cup.
Japan takes on Russia in the first match of the World Cup on the 20th of September at 10.45pm.
Currently ranked ninth in the world, Japan will also face Ireland, Scotland and Samoa in Pool A as they target a place in the knockout stage for the first time.
Japan Rugby World Cup Squad:
Keita Inagaki
Yusuke Kizu
Koo Ji‑won
Isileli Nakajima
Asaeli Ai Valu
Takuya Kitade
Atsushi Sakata
Shota Horie
Luke Thompson
Wimpie van der Walt
Uwe Helu
James Moore
Hendrik Tui
Yoshitaka Tokunaga
Michael Leitch (captain)
Pieter Labuschagne
Kazuki Himeno
Amanaki Mafi
Kaito Shigeno
Fumiaki Tanaka
Yutaka Nagare
Yu Tamura
Rikiya Matsuda
Kenki Fukuoka
Ataata Moeakiola
Lomano Lemeki
William Tupou
Ryoto Nakamura
Timothy Lafaele
Kotaro Matsushima
Ryohei Yamanaka
Source: Japan Times
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