Brave teams unite for rugby test first

UK-Japan News January 2016

The Scottish Rugby Union has announced that their national side, The Bravehearts, are to tour Japan this year for a two-test series with the Brave Blossoms, the Express & Star reported on 7 December.

The trip, which will include matches in June, will be Scotland’s first to Japan for an official test.

Vern Cotter, coach of the Scottish side, said: “We’re pleased to confirm our 2016 summer tour will take us to Japan, where our players will enjoy a stern assessment from one of the most improved teams in the world”.