Leitch was red-carded 10 minutes before the break for a dangerous tackle on Samoa’s So’otala Fa’aso’o.
JAPAN ADMITTED THEY would have to toughen up mentally ahead of the Rugby World Cup after losing to Samoa on Saturday following a first-half red card for veteran Michael Leitch.
Japan flanker Kazuki Himeno said it was “disappointing” that the Brave Blossoms could not shake off the mental effects of Leitch’s dismissal. Japan and Samoa have been drawn together in Pool D at the World Cup alongside England, Argentina and Chile.Japan staked an early lead after a try from debutant Amato Fakatava, who wriggled over the line in the sixth minute.
Japan reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time on home soil four years ago, and Leitch has said he believes they can win this year’s tournament. The hosts registered an early penalty try and quickly extended that lead when captain Waisea Nayacalevu and Sam Matavesi crossed.
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