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The Japanese national rugby team will face a test match against the Tonga national team at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka on the 29th as part of their preparations for the World Cup, which will start in September. For the Japan national team, 23-year-old Tomoki Nagata, who made his debut for the national team this season, is starting for the first time at center.
We will keep you up to date with the latest information on the match, which started at 7:40pm.
NHK will broadcast the program on General TV and NHK Plus.