The fairytale run hit a South African wall. Heading into the game, Japan won every single pool game to enter the knockouts for the first time ever and rose to an all time high of sixth in global rankings thanks to Australia’s defeat against England. Four years ago, at the 2015 World Cup, the Springboks […]

6 years ago

Japan faced off against Scotland despite doubts of the match being called off. The past few days were mired with news and uncertainty over this game with Scotland threatening legal action if the tie was cancelled. The Scots came into the game placed third in Pool A and requiring four more points than Japan whilst […]

6 years ago

Japan took on Pacific Islanders Samoa at Toyota City Stadium in Saturday’s final game. The Brave Blossoms came into the game with a perfect record having two wins from two, with a win today putting them win course for a first ever quarterfinal berth. Samoa meanwhile came off a dispiritng defeat to Scotland and a […]

7 years ago