Quote Originally Posted by the other bob wilson View Post
Japan would be a great addition to the four nation Southern Hemisphere tournament and, on this evidence, would be very competitive in it as well. Maybe there was an element of Scotland making them look good in that first half, but it looked like step up from what they did against Ireland and I wouldn't rule out a Japan v Wales semi final.
Japan is in the northern hemisphere and much closer to the 6 Nations countries than to South Africa or Argentina.

Maybe the 8 Nations is on the way (with Japan and Georgia joining).