Team News: Japan vs. South Africa

Japan boss Norio Sasaki has named a strong starting lineup for their Group F clash with South Africa at the Millennium Stadium.

Aya Miyama has shaken off a knock to skipper the side, while South African forward Portia Modise has recovered from a knee injury to lead their line.

Japan: Kaihori; Kinga, Iwashimizu, Kumagai, Yano; Miyama, Tanaka, Maruyama, Ando; Takase, Iwabuchi

South Africa: Mindaweni; Vlakazi, Van Wyk, Cele, Jane; Louw, Dlamini, Hlumbranw, Nyandeni; Matlou, Modise