Brave Blossoms hoping for imperious performance against Scots

Japan's rugby player Yu Tamura trains at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on June 24, 2016, a day before the last of their two-test series against Scotland. The two sides will play in front of Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the stadium that will host the opening game of Rugby World Cup 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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