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Melissa Woods

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Jones hopeful japan becomes newcastle s rugby team - You Need To See This

Eddie Jones talks to Hunter Rugby players during his trip to promote Japan's match with Ireland. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)

Coach Eddie Jones is hoping Japan is embraced as the home crowd in Newcastle with his team squaring off there against Ireland in a Nations Championship Test in July.

The Brave Blossoms will host the Irish at McDonald Jones Stadium as part of the inaugural 12-team tournament.

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