■By BEN JAYCOCK

ANDREW Davidson is flourishing on and off the pitch in his new Japanese surroundings.
The former Newcastle, Gloucester and Edinburgh second row has provided a wealth of experience to Japan Rugby League One Divison 3 side Mazda Skyactivs Hiroshima, who have experienced an upturn of results this season with five consecutive wins to start their season.
Scottish-born Davidson, 28, is confident they can secure promotion to the second tier and has impressed by the overall standard, particularly the fast-paced tempo of matches that have drawn in crowds his former emp...