All the Japanese tries were unbelievable rugby but Fukuoka’s second is one of the best pieces of individual skill you’ll see on a pitch. To grab it out of the air like that and still have the pace is just sensational. Try of the tournament
I am Italian and Japan have improved more over the last 5 years than Italy over the last 20 plus having the chance to play the best teams in the world every year. Something to reflect over regarding management and structural plans for the future of the Italian rugby.
Lafaele is from Samoa, but thanks for being given a chance at a Japanese university and playing in Japan. I am very proud of him fighting for Japan as a Japanese. I thank him, his family and the people of Samoa. ARIGATO♡
I watched Matsushima’s game closely as he took the ball. Curiously, he always seems to have a smile. In addition to his undeniable talent, this guy really enjoys playing even in the most intense moments of the game. It’s a gift.
Well, Japan has entered into Tier 1. What a match, what a team, surely the best match so far in this RWC. They have gained rugby fans’heart, mine included, and I hope you, blossoms, will beat again South Africa to pursue your and our dream! Go Nippon!
I remember when I first saw Fukuoka’s try I thought he dropped the ball, just to see how amazingly he’d caught it an inch from the ground. Sucks that Japan sent us home earlier than we’d have liked, but at the same time I’m glad to see a former tier 2 team break the mould. World rugby’s been crying out for more competition
The Japanese rugby has grown on a history of humiliation. I am grateful for the efforts of our predecessors. And I pay my respect to the Samurai who are fighting for Japan, including Michael Leitch.
The quarter-final is not the end of the match for Japan. There is still work to be done; with heart and courage. Congratulations to the team of Japan who is constantly improving. In France, we watched with great pleasure the excellence of the game that you have offered and you will continue to offer. That’s a true rugby.
I’m English and, even though I watched this amazing game live, I’ve got tears running down my cheeks watching these incredible highlights- and that cheer from the crowd when they kicked the ball out to end the match was a truly beautiful sound to hear! Go Brave Blossoms!
What a fantastic performance! Japan thoroughly outclassed and outplayed Scotland in every department. The emotion and exuberance from the crowd was amazing to see! 🏉 Just a day after the Typhoon, the Brave Blossoms delivered a world-class performance we will remember for a long time! 🇯🇵🏉🏉🏉🏉
The second try is always heartbreaking and heartbreaking no matter how many times I watch it. It’s a picture of everyone working together to recover from typhoon damage.
All the Japanese tries were unbelievable rugby but Fukuoka’s second is one of the best pieces of individual skill you’ll see on a pitch. To grab it out of the air like that and still have the pace is just sensational. Try of the tournament
Lafaele is from Samoa, but thanks for being given a chance at a Japanese university and playing in Japan. I am very proud of him fighting for Japan as a Japanese. I thank him, his family and the people of Samoa. ARIGATO♡
I’m English and, even though I watched this amazing game live, I’ve got tears running down my cheeks watching these incredible highlights- and that cheer from the crowd when they kicked the ball out to end the match was a truly beautiful sound to hear! Go Brave Blossoms!
I am Italian and Japan have improved more over the last 5 years than Italy over the last 20 plus having the chance to play the best teams in the world every year. Something to reflect over regarding management and structural plans for the future of the Italian rugby.
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All the Japanese tries were unbelievable rugby but Fukuoka’s second is one of the best pieces of individual skill you’ll see on a pitch. To grab it out of the air like that and still have the pace is just sensational. Try of the tournament
2015 Scotland sent Japan home.
2019 Japan sent Scotland home.
Gentleman’s sports indeed.
Dear, Japan. Welcome to the tier one club.
I am Italian and Japan have improved more over the last 5 years than Italy over the last 20 plus having the chance to play the best teams in the world every year. Something to reflect over regarding management and structural plans for the future of the Italian rugby.
Lafaele is from Samoa, but thanks for being given a chance at a Japanese university and playing in Japan. I am very proud of him fighting for Japan as a Japanese. I thank him, his family and the people of Samoa.
ARIGATO♡
Japan is getting really good at a lot of sports
JAPAN has immensely improved over the last 5 years. Most definitely the talking point of this year’s RWC. Well done JAPAN <3
Superb rugby, just superb. An absolute joy to watch that offloading!
Japan are so good. thank you for hosting the best Rugby World Cup ever.
I watched Matsushima’s game closely as he took the ball. Curiously, he always seems to have a smile. In addition to his undeniable talent, this guy really enjoys playing even in the most intense moments of the game. It’s a gift.
Well, Japan has entered into Tier 1. What a match, what a team, surely the best match so far in this RWC. They have gained rugby fans’heart, mine included, and I hope you, blossoms, will beat again South Africa to pursue your and our dream! Go Nippon!
I remember when I first saw Fukuoka’s try I thought he dropped the ball, just to see how amazingly he’d caught it an inch from the ground. Sucks that Japan sent us home earlier than we’d have liked, but at the same time I’m glad to see a former tier 2 team break the mould. World rugby’s been crying out for more competition
Those two inside offloads for the third try made me smile..what a brand of rugby to have
Japan’s World Cup performance is a perfect example of sport. Jolly good show Japan!
Incredible moment, such a scene couldn’t be imagined a decade ago❤️‼️
Thank you so much for showing and creating the great memory, so impressed👏🍺😭
The Japanese rugby has grown on a history of humiliation. I am grateful for the efforts of our predecessors. And I pay my respect to the Samurai who are fighting for Japan, including Michael Leitch.
As a Scot I’m hurting after that game but at the same time so happy for Japan. What a game they play. Hope they go on to win it.
Everyone going on about Fukuoka and Matsushima, when Lafaele single-handedly set up 3 of Japans tries
“Sooo underrated”
日本に限らず、ティア２のチームがどんどん強くなってラグビーがもっと世界的スポーツになることを願う。もちろんティア３のチームも。
The quarter-final is not the end of the match for Japan. There is still work to be done; with heart and courage. Congratulations to the team of Japan who is constantly improving.
In France, we watched with great pleasure the excellence of the game that you have offered and you will continue to offer. That’s a true rugby.
What a beautiful first half for Japan. Just incredible.
Not going to lie, I shed tears of joy for Japan, congratulations and best of luck in the semi’s!!!!
Japan is getting really good at a lot of sports
I’m English and, even though I watched this amazing game live, I’ve got tears running down my cheeks watching these incredible highlights- and that cheer from the crowd when they kicked the ball out to end the match was a truly beautiful sound to hear!
Go Brave Blossoms!
What a fantastic performance! Japan thoroughly outclassed and outplayed Scotland in every department. The emotion and exuberance from the crowd was amazing to see!
🏉
Just a day after the Typhoon, the Brave Blossoms delivered a world-class performance we will remember for a long time! 🇯🇵🏉🏉🏉🏉
Brilliant Japan. Cant stop watching over and over again. The pace is fantastic.
The second try is always heartbreaking and heartbreaking no matter how many times I watch it.
It’s a picture of everyone working together to recover from typhoon damage.
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高校時代、同じ県に福岡堅樹がいた。
そのプレーぶりは凄まじくて、カミソリのような切れ味のステップと初速でトップギアに入るスピードは、恐ろしいほどだった。
でも、そのプレーの代償というのか、怪我、それも大怪我が多くて、高校時代は両足の前十字を切ってたと記憶している。3年生夏に前十字を切って、もう花園予選には出られない。そんな噂もあった。しかし、予選でガチガチにテーピング巻いて試合に出ている福岡堅樹を見た。手術をしたら間に合わないからなのか、すごい精神力だと驚いたのがついこの間のよう。
100%ではない状態で、チームを花園に導いて、花園でも逆転サヨナラトライで本郷高校を倒した。本当に凄かった。
その年はゴールデンエイジで、今の代表の主力も多い。当時は、東福岡の布巻、桐蔭の松島、竹中がダントツで目立っていたけど、
福岡堅樹もすごいのに。。と、知り合いでもないのになんだか悔しかった。
それから7年後、福岡堅樹と松島が両WTBで
あのアイルランド、スコットランドを撃破して歴史を作る姿は、見ていて本当に感慨深いものがあった。
コルビをこれぞ福岡というスワーブで抜いた時は鳥肌が立った。
スコットランド戦の福岡堅樹からの松島のオフロードパスは、涙なしには見れられないです。
私のラグビー人生にはずっと福岡選手がいたように思います。
ラグビー人生お疲れ様でした。
感動をありがとうございました。
2015 Scotland sent Japan home.
2019 Japan sent Scotland home.
Gentleman’s sports indeed.
Dear, Japan. Welcome to the tier one club.
All the Japanese tries were unbelievable rugby but Fukuoka’s second is one of the best pieces of individual skill you’ll see on a pitch. To grab it out of the air like that and still have the pace is just sensational. Try of the tournament
オフロードパスの連続で稲垣がトライする一連のプレイを何度も繰り返し見た。本当に痺れる。素晴らしい。
Japan are so good. thank you for hosting the best Rugby World Cup ever.
I wish this victory encourage people who were affected by the big typhoon in Japan
Everyone going on about Fukuoka and Matsushima, when Lafaele single-handedly set up 3 of Japans tries
“Sooo underrated”
何よりも、スクラムでペナルティーとった後にバックスの選手も来て褒めてくれるのが現役の時も1番嬉しかった
この試合 大好きです。何回見たか分からない。。。大好きです。
Probably one of the best matches ive seen in a long while
良い試合だった。体が大きくても軽やかに動くスコットランド。日本も負けじと大男がパスを繋いでトライ。日本が大差を付けて前半戦を折り返した後、ぐいぐい追い上げて点差を詰めるスコットランド。少し展開が違うけど4年前に南アフリカを猛追する日本を見てるような気がして胸が熱かった。実に見応えがある名勝負だった。それにしても堀江選手の巨体に似合わぬ華麗な身のこなしよ・・・
ところでスコットランドのシャツって落ち着いた色だけど襟がお洒落で凄く良い。
Flying FUKUOKA🏃♂️💨
この動画には無いけど、リーチがボール持った時の地響きみたいなリーチコールが最高だった！
日本に限らず、ティア２のチームがどんどん強くなってラグビーがもっと世界的スポーツになることを願う。もちろんティア３のチームも。
Lafaele is from Samoa, but thanks for being given a chance at a Japanese university and playing in Japan. I am very proud of him fighting for Japan as a Japanese. I thank him, his family and the people of Samoa.
ARIGATO♡
たまに思い出しようにこの動画見ては涙ぐんでる😭
I’m English and, even though I watched this amazing game live, I’ve got tears running down my cheeks watching these incredible highlights- and that cheer from the crowd when they kicked the ball out to end the match was a truly beautiful sound to hear!
Go Brave Blossoms!
I am Italian and Japan have improved more over the last 5 years than Italy over the last 20 plus having the chance to play the best teams in the world every year. Something to reflect over regarding management and structural plans for the future of the Italian rugby.
何度も観に来てしまう。最高のRWCだった。コロナが終息してまた日々のスポーツ大会が盛り上がればいいな。
That second try from Japan was something else.
Japan’s World Cup performance is a perfect example of sport. Jolly good show Japan!
何回見ても鳥肌がたつ試合です。にわかの私てすが
凄いものを見させてもらい感動しかありません。
ラグビー界も歴史に残る出来事だと思うし語り継がれるだろうと思います。
Thank you Japan from Fiji