Since their record loss to the all blacks in the Rugby World Cup, Japan have been on a long journey to become one of the best sides in rugby, culminating in them hosting the rugby world cup themselves in 2019. Here is their ultimate underdog story, from humble beginnings, to the ‘Miracle in Brighton’, to hosts of the biggest international tournament in rugby!
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Absolutely love this story – utterly brilliant.
1:34 – South Africa vs Australia? What!?
Ya love to see it
2min in I liked this video.. then 4min in I went to like it again and realised, whoops, I've already liked it.
So excited for Japan's future in rugby. As a kiwi Samoan, I'm proud to say, I support the blossoms 2nd only to the All Blacks.
May we get through the pandemic and enjoy Rugby matches as before.
２０１９年のワールドカップ期間中は、日本の勝利を祈ってワクワク、ドキドキと幸せでした。
Incredible
I love the Springboks, but watching Japan beat them to begin their journey towards gaining utter respect from the rugby world was glorious.
The rise of injustice in rugby, most of those players are from different countries especially the Pacific Islands, only countries with money can buy these players and have them play professional rugby and for their country. They have also made rules to stop those Island players playing for their own countries. Shame on the rugby nations with who are doing this.
Their best ever result was beating South Africa at the World Cup, that was the biggest upset in rugby history.
It said “full time: Australia vs South Africa” huh?
what a shame that world rugby community have not capitalized on this success by giving them access to the rugby championship. just baffling really.
Is there any type of video like this?
Really like how they explain japan history ini rwc
You mean the Sanzaar Barbarians?
Despite the typhoon being the only blemish in their home world cup, Japan definitely delivered for their fans in reaching the quarterfinals despite not winning it all.
Hoping for the same with the other upcoming 2nd tier nations in 2023, especially Fiji and Georgia if they can sort out the inconsistency issues to do more than just scratch the surface into tier 1 status.
Quite possibly one of the most beautiful things I've seen about rugby. Was fully engaged in the video and felt the emotions of the fans. Well done WR. less than 10K to go before the magical 1million subs
Watching the Japanese team play in the RWC 2019 really inspired me; I was 15yr during that time. I'm 17yr now still striving my best to become a professional rugby player, my name is Maika and I hope one day I could have the opportunity to play international rugby.
This is Awesome and historical event in rugby I'm a all blacks supporter but Japan has earned the respect of the world Awesome. I'll cheering them on when they play Australia
Also do a video about Namibia
Cannot wait to see them go at it again at RWC 2023!
The key was to let less Japanese play.
Why is i South Africa 27 – 18 Australia at 1:34. I think you should fix it
Half of the Japanese team are Pacific Islanders
Im not crying, you are.
1:36 hmmmmmm
Was watching all the games. SO MUCH COMMITMENT!! Respect!!!
This journey from this game against S.A. in 2015 to that game against S.A. in 2019 was just amazing. I loved every bit of it and I can't wait to see them playing in France for the next WR
How fitting that it all start and ended with South Africa, 2015-2019 RWC's.
1:33 I'm sorry South Africa 27 – 18 Australia? Not sure what that is about
I am from Japan. We are really respect what all staff done to prepare the stadium after the big typhoon hit tokyo. All these background stories made the game with Scotland awesome and emotional.
I also appreciate as one of the Japanese fan to all fans who cheer Japan rugby.
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I love how Japan is everyone's favourite team, I may be Irish and was gutted when we lost but looking back I think it's amazing that they beat us
However Ireland really need to take notes from Japan and learn how to peak during a world cup
ジャパンをボッコボコにしたメンバーの中心選手が今ジャパンを率いているのも感慨深い