Rugby World Cup 2019 officials, Japanese rugby players and celebrities stand behind the Webb Ellis Cup at an event in front of Shibuya's 109 store Wednesday to announce two years to go until the start of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. The trophy will visit all 12 host cities over a 46-day period. Venues for the 48 games, host cities for the teams, the draw and details of ticket sales will be announced in Tokyo on Nov 2.
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gogogo
Venues indeed, the stadium wont be finished for the final, I guess it will be Saitama Super Arena
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The final will be held at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama.
Heffalump
Wherever. As long as England's there.
Dango bong
the second guy from the left is jacked and ready to go man!
englisc aspyrgend
My only grouse is the time of day the matches will be held in my time zone :( Hey Ho looks like the alarm clock will be coming out of storage!
Despite the above comment I am really pleased Rugby is becoming a much more internationally recognised and played sport.
Toasted Heretic
As long as Japan or Ireland or Scotland show who's boss, am good with that.
goldorak
Shota Horie has to be the trendiest/coolest hooker in world rugby.