Japan prepare to put All Blacks under pressure

Coach Eddie Jones has promised that his Japan team will challenge the All Blacks with a fast-paced game for the full 80 minutes when the sides meet at Yokohama's Nissan Stadium on Oct 26.

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The Brave Blossoms have never beaten New Zealand in five previous attempts, but got as close as they ever have to an upset in 2022, when they lost 38-31 in Tokyo.

"We want to play like Japan from the first minute to the 80th minute of the game and not stop challenging New Zealand with our style of play," Australian Jones told a news conference, after naming his team on Oct 24.

"I think whenever you play against New Zealand, the first thing you've got to do is be prepared to take them on.