Taina Basiyalo 
Former Japan 7s player Jone Naikabula and Fijian-born winger Semisi Masirewa
Three Fijians have been named in Japan’s Rugby World Cup squad.
Fijian-born winger Semisi Masirewa, former Japan 7s player Jone Naikabula and Michael Leitch who has maternal links to Fiji are part of the 30-member squad.
Masirewa will earn his fourth cap, while Naikabula will earn his third.
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Leitch is set to win his 79th cap, making him the third-most capped player in Japan.
Japan is in pool D with England, Argentina, Samoa and Chile.
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