Rugby: Veteran Japan lock Thompson back for one last hurrah

Photo taken in October 2015 shows Luke Thompson holding onto the ball during the first half of Japan's 26-5 win over Samoa in a Rugby World Cup pool match in Milton Keynes, England. Thompson retired from international rugby after the tournament, but with Japan in the midst of an injury crisis, he returns to the Brave Blossoms for a match against Ireland on June 24, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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