The Japan Rugby Football Union (Chairman: Shigetaka Mori, Minato-ku, Tokyo) has decided that the Japan Men’s National Team will hold the following match with the French National Team in July.
This is the first match against France for the Japan Men’s National Team since 2017.
Both games are eligible for caps. In addition, with the support of Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. as a crown sponsor, the event will be held as “Lipovitan D Challenge Cup 2022”.
Kick-off time, ticket information, TV broadcast schedule, etc. will be announced as soon as they are decided.
The entry permit for the people involved in the tournament is currently being coordinated with the Government of Japan.
■Men’s representative from Japan
Lipovitan D Challenge Cup 2022
Saturday, July 2, 2022 Japan vs France Venue: Toyota Stadium (Aichi)
Saturday, July 9, 2022 Japan vs France Venue: Under adjustment
◎ Comment from Chairman of Japan Rugby Football Union, Shigetaka Mori
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude for welcoming the French national team to Japan to hold a test match.
The French national team is playing a remarkable role in the rugby competition between the six European countries by freely demonstrating speed and power. It is easy to imagine that many rugby fans are looking forward to the arrival of the French national team in Japan.
With the spread of the new coronavirus infection for more than two years, many people around the world are facing great difficulties. I think that there are many rugby fans and sports fans who feel that not only rugby but also sports that were in a place that can be easily touched have moved away a little, but finally in 2023, Rugby World will be held in France. The cup will be held. The Japan Rugby Union will do its utmost to bring that enthusiasm and excitement of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan Tournament to the world again with many fans through the international match “Lipovitan D Challenge Cup 2022″ in July. .. We strongly hope that we can enjoy this tournament together with the warm support of our fans. ”
◎ Comment from Bernard Laporte, President of the French Rugby Union
“Japan is now a rugby powerhouse. Its success at the last Rugby World Cup showed the team’s ability to compete with the world’s top. France’s 15-man team will visit Japan on a summer expedition. This is the first time for us. We are grateful to President Takashi Morishige of the Japan Rugby Football Association for welcoming us and we are delighted to see both teams on the pitch. Highest quality ahead of Rugby World Cup 2023. It ’s very important to play against an opponent who has
[Japan vs France]
October 27, 1973 ● 18-30 Bordeaux
September 23, 1978 ● 16-55 Tokyo
October 19, 1980 ● 3-23 Toulouse
September 30, 1984 0-52 Osaka
October 7, 1984 ● 12-40 Tokyo
October 19, 1985 ● 0-50 Dax
October 26, 1985 ● 0-52 Bojoir
October 18, 2003 ● 29-51 Townsville (RWC2003)
September 10, 2011 ● 21-47 North Harbor (RWC2011)
November 26, 2017 △ 23-23 Nanterre
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