Leitch takes leading role in Japan win
Sep 21, 2019![20190920 Michael Russia](https://dcdeb7qm850z0.cloudfront.net/blog/_768x555_crop_center-center_82_line/20190920-michael-russia.jpg)
Japan captain Michael Leitch ensured enduring popularity in his adopted homeland after playing a key role in calming his team’s nerves as the host labored to a 30-10 win over Russia in the opening match of the Rugby World Cup.