Tosa takes chance with a lighter blue

By ROB COLE

Makoto Tosa will join an exclusive club on Saturday when he wins his second Blue in the Varsity Match – and make a piece of rugby history into the bargain.
The former Japan U20 back row forward has been picked to play for Cambridge against Oxford in the 142nd annual ‘Battle of the Blues’ at what will be a new venue at the StoneX Stadium, home of Saracens.
The 37-year-old made his debut in the fixture as an Oxford replacement back in 2009. It means he will become only the sixth player to play for both teams in the Varsity Match and the 15-year gap between his appearances will ...

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