23 Aug 2011

Japan name squad for Rugby World Cup

6:19 am on 23 August 2011

Japan's rugby World Cup squad includes 10 imports, including New Zealanders,

first-five James Arlidge and fullback Shaun Webb.

The Asian champions' former All Black coach John Kirwan says Japan needs to use the foreign players to help get better.

The 30 strong squad also includes players from Tonga, Australia and Samoa,

Kirwan says Japan's target is winning two games in Pool A with France, New Zealand, Tonga and Canada

Japan is ranked 13th in the world, one above Canada and two aboved Tonga. France is fourth in the field led by New Zealand.