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Eddie Jones (Gallo Images)
Eddie Jones (Gallo Images)

Tokyo - The size and physicality of South Africa's fearsome forward pack has rugby World Cup opponents Japan running for the wings.

Brave Blossoms coach Eddie Jones said he is using the ongoing Asian Rugby Championship to hone his side's fast-paced play as to avoid an arm wrestle with the Springboks when they square off in their tournament opener on Sept. 19 in England.

"South Africa have the biggest pack in the world," the former Springbok assistant coach was quoted as saying by Kyodo on Friday.

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