Thursday marks one yr earlier than the Rugby World Cup opens in France. Japan’s nationwide staff is aiming to bolster its energy with a brand new objective and a brand new theme.
The Brave Blossoms have set a goal of advancing to the ultimate 4 within the World Cup that can start on September 8 subsequent yr.
The squad made the ultimate eight for the primary time within the 2019 occasion in Japan beneath the “One Team” slogan.
One of the staff’s themes for the present season is “Our Team,” which means every participant ought to be prepared to take the initiative to guide.
Head coach Jamie Joseph is searching for to shore up the staff’s energy by take a look at matches towards world powerhouses.
In October and November, the Brave Blossoms will face New Zealand, England and France, whose world rankings are larger than Japan’s.
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