Rugby: Leitch to lead Japan in autumn tests

Japan rugby head coach Jamie Joseph (L) and the Japan Rugby Football Union's Director of Rugby, Masahiro Kunda, pose for photos at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2017. Joseph named his 34-man squad for the game against a World XV and tests against Australia, Tonga and France, with Japan to be led by Toshiba Brave Lupus forward Michael Leitch. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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