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[November Tests 2017 EOYT] France vs. Japan (25/11/2017)
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<blockquote data-quote="Brigantine" data-source="post: 880728" data-attributes="member: 73940"><p>Shigeno wasn't even in the squad. Hasn't played for Japan since the ARC. (according to ESPN Scrum)</p><p>Nagere has been the sub 9 all tour. I thought he was decent against Tonga though. He's also a Sunwolf (but listed as "did not play" for 2017). Debuted for Japan during the ARC this year apparently.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't read too much into it. Remember there are 6 actual debutants this tour and they aren't just getting one game either. I think Joseph is using these tests <span style="font-size: 9px">(even vs Australia)</span> as a chance to build depth, because he knows the Sunwolves can't afford to sacrifice big games - Japan would get dumped from Super Rugby, but no one can take the RWC away from them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brigantine, post: 880728, member: 73940"] Shigeno wasn't even in the squad. Hasn't played for Japan since the ARC. (according to ESPN Scrum) Nagere has been the sub 9 all tour. I thought he was decent against Tonga though. He's also a Sunwolf (but listed as "did not play" for 2017). Debuted for Japan during the ARC this year apparently. I wouldn't read too much into it. Remember there are 6 actual debutants this tour and they aren't just getting one game either. I think Joseph is using these tests [SIZE=1](even vs Australia)[/SIZE] as a chance to build depth, because he knows the Sunwolves can't afford to sacrifice big games - Japan would get dumped from Super Rugby, but no one can take the RWC away from them. [/QUOTE]
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