Olympics: Japan teams looking to make waves in rugby's return

File photo taken in November 2015 shows Japan rugby sevens captain Yusaku Kuwazuru running with the ball in an Olympic qualifier against Singapore in Hong Kong. A year after the Brave Blossoms brought the rugby world to its feet at the Rugby World Cup 2015 in England, Japanese rugby will look to make waves again at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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