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.
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 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.
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!
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 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.
Fantastic to see some proper running rugby instead of the domination of the power game in modern rugby. Japan has every right to be proud of their team, and I’m sure they are. As good as Japan were, Scotland’s defence was at times very poor.
“Rugby” is really amazing. There is no such great sport. Respect each other, recognize each other and play the best match. You can see it in any game. First of all Respect. Respect your partner to the fullest. Not only rugby but also the most precious thing as a human being. You can prove that rugby is the most amazing sport.
As a New Zealander and a All Blacks fan, I’m blown away! Japan played an exceptional game here! Props to Japan and good luck for the remainder of the RWC!
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, this was a really good game to watch. Disappointed to lose, but we shouldn’t have performed so poorly against Ireland and given ourselves a mountain to climb. I would argue Japan have been in Tier 1 for a while, they just haven’t been given the games to prove it.
Japan’s improvement isn’t necessarily Scotland’s loss (in the big picture) but the world’s gain. They were fantastic in this tournament and a real credit to themselves and Jamie Joseph. It’s a shame they couldn’t get started against SA, but to lose to the eventual champions is a slight salve.
Every time I watch them beat Ireland and Scotland it puts a tear in my eye. I’m so proud of how far they have come and hope next World Cup they can do better I would love see them get in semi or finals
Fantastic game. I listened to this live on the radio while at work, 11:45 pm New Zealand. Watched the highlights about five times, love those tries and support play.
Japan has its own customs and practices. Nevertheless, it’s great that foreign players have overcome it and achieved great success. I just respect all of them.
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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.
Japan is getting really good at a lot of sports
I wish this victory encourage people who were affected by the big typhoon in Japan
Japan are so good. thank you for hosting the best Rugby World Cup ever.
Everyone going on about Fukuoka and Matsushima, when Lafaele single-handedly set up 3 of Japans tries
“Sooo underrated”
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👏🍺😭
Japan’s World Cup performance is a perfect example of sport. Jolly good show Japan!
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 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.
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♡
Superb rugby, just superb. An absolute joy to watch that offloading!
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。
Those two inside offloads for the third try made me smile..what a brand of rugby to have
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!
JAPAN has immensely improved over the last 5 years. Most definitely the talking point of this year’s RWC. Well done JAPAN <3
Brilliant Japan. Cant stop watching over and over again. The pace is fantastic.
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.
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 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.
Fantastic to see some proper running rugby instead of the domination of the power game in modern rugby.
Japan has every right to be proud of their team, and I’m sure they are.
As good as Japan were, Scotland’s defence was at times very poor.
we are watching history guys. Amazing Crowd. Hope the best for Japan against South Africa
7:00この試合は特にリーチのタックルがチームを何度も救ってた
“Rugby” is really amazing. There is no such great sport. Respect each other, recognize each other and play the best match. You can see it in any game. First of all
Respect. Respect your partner to the fullest. Not only rugby but also the most precious thing as a human being. You can prove that rugby is the most amazing sport.
Well done Japan from England, that first half was beautiful.
この試合 大好きです。何回見たか分からない。。。大好きです。
Congratulations Japan! Japan is doing Asia & Asian rugby proud! Go Japan! Go Nippon!
As a New Zealander and a All Blacks fan, I’m blown away! Japan played an exceptional game here! Props to Japan and good luck for the remainder of the RWC!
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, this was a really good game to watch. Disappointed to lose, but we shouldn’t have performed so poorly against Ireland and given ourselves a mountain to climb. I would argue Japan have been in Tier 1 for a while, they just haven’t been given the games to prove it.
Japan’s improvement isn’t necessarily Scotland’s loss (in the big picture) but the world’s gain. They were fantastic in this tournament and a real credit to themselves and Jamie Joseph. It’s a shame they couldn’t get started against SA, but to lose to the eventual champions is a slight salve.
How inspirational for the people of Japan in the face of the devastation of the typhoon.
Wonderful stuff!!
Every time I watch them beat Ireland and Scotland it puts a tear in my eye. I’m so proud of how far they have come and hope next World Cup they can do better I would love see them get in semi or finals
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!!!!
Amazing match !!! Congratulations Japan 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵
LETS GO JAPAN!!!
AMAZING TO SEE ANOTHER NATION BECOME AMAZING AT RUGBY!!!!!
LOVE FROM ENGLAND!
06:27 One of the all-time great tries. The athleticism and skill is simply breathtaking.
Fantastic game. I listened to this live on the radio while at work, 11:45 pm New Zealand. Watched the highlights about five times, love those tries and support play.
Japan has its own customs and practices.
Nevertheless, it’s great that foreign players have overcome it and achieved great success.
I just respect all of them.
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。
何回も見て結果も知ってるけど後半のスコットランドの追い上げは息が詰まる
何度観ているか分からないこの動画。
プレイももちろんですが、観客の歓声の盛り上がりがとても好きだし、みんなバンザイしてジャンプして喜んでいる姿を見るのも好きです。
この場に居たかった。
前半の中盤 繋いで繋いでトライしたところは感動した！
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。
JAPAN has immensely improved over the last 5 years. Most definitely the talking point of this year’s RWC. Well done JAPAN <3