In the boys’s Rugby World Cup in France, Japan comfortably defeated Chile 42-12 of their opening group match.
The world’s 14th-ranked Brave Blossoms confronted Twenty second-ranked Chile on Sunday.
Chile scored the primary attempt within the sixth minute of the primary half. Then two minutes later, Japan instantly scored a attempt to tie the rating.
Chile quickly misplaced two gamers one after the other to penalties. Japan took benefit by scoring two tries, ending the primary half within the lead.
In the second half, the Brave Blossoms saved up the momentum and scored a complete of six tries. The crew earned 5 factors, together with bonus factors.
In the subsequent match on September seventeenth, Japan will face England, one of many favorites and the runner-up within the earlier match.
The Ban on Katanas in Japan
newsonjapan.com – Sep 04
Renowned for its storied historical past and cultural legacy, Japan boasts a profound affinity for the katana, an emblematic conventional Japanese sword synonymous with the spirit of the samurai.
Japanese sumo champion chases American soccer dream
Associated Press – Aug 16
Hidetora Hanada, Colorado State’s latest defensive lineman, was an novice sumo wrestler again in Japan. The 6-foot-1, 280-pound Hanada rose up the ranks to grow to be a Yokozuna, or grand champion. Instead of growing the profession in what is taken into account Japan’s nationwide sport, the 21-year-old determined to chase his dream of taking part in American soccer.
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