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Japanese head coach Jamie Joseph has exposed that his team will change their strategies ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Led by Joseph, the Brave Blossoms were known for their free-flowing style, dominated by quick breaks with the ball in hand. However, the way rugby has evolved has convinced New Zealanders to find another way forward. Rugby World Cup 2023 fans can buy Japan Vs Samoa Tickets from our website. The referee gives preference to the defending team Joseph believes that the way games are judged favours defensive teams over attacking teams, and Japan needs to adapt to that. "The team that won test matches in June and July was the best defender, not necessarily the best-attacking team," Joseph said. "We have to adapt to that and it’s a trend created by the way games are rated now. "It will be a challenge, but there is no point in trying to play rugby in 2019 with a stronger defensive team."