Japan's emerging fly-half Ryunosuke Ito, who has established himself as a talented Test player, will not be part of the squad for the Nations Championship this November. The omission comes despite Ito's strong performances at international level. The Independent's Harry Latham-Coyle reported on November 10, 2026, that the reason behind the selection decision remains unclear.
Japan's Top Fly-Half Ryunosuke Ito Omitted from Nations Championship Squad
