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© 2019 AFPRebels smash Sunwolves 52-7 to boost finals hopes
By Charly Triballeau TOKYO©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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robert maes
I saw the game, it was really embarrassing for Sunwolves and it's fans. The only trial came after a kick clearance going wrong for The Rebels.
Japan has never had, nor will it ever have, the pretended following, exposure, participation or fanbase, that is pretended by LOC2019, or JRFU. On the contrary, the domestic players and fan base is declining. And i am afraid that the worldcup 2019 will weigh financially so heavy on JRFU that it will have to go in administration in 2020. How come nobody asks the obvious question about " how many new players have registered with JRFU in 2019 ? The very first question that should come to mind with every self respecting journalist. if a worldcup does not grow your players base, than, what will ?
Also, rugby is not growing in Asia. The only continent where rugby can grow and blossom, economically and in participation numbers is North America. In Africa participation can grow but not commercially.
The sooner rugby accepts that it is a side kick to baseball, soccer, golf, tennis…. the better it will be for rugby
simon g
Robert your ideas aren't actually supported by facts, That's what the comments section is here for I guess.
Asian rugby participation numbers are up and as a percentage of the population so are rugby numbers in Japan. The population in Japan is declining but you seem to be making stuff up willy nilly. Rugby is growing in Asia and Africa and the Middle East so maybe try again eh mate? ------ Hint, if you research your opinions you are less likely to put your foot in your mouth.
https://www.theweek.co.uk/rugby-union/95647/rugby-union-global-fan-base-grows-by-24-since-2013
I think you know what a search engine is for.
Spitfire
Robert,
I agree entirely.
If Japan loses heavily the media won't even cover the RWC.
They will pretend it never happened......however,since Japan got a pretty good draw......again!
I think the home nation might eke out a result or two and thus satiate the domestic following.
Serengoza
I'm not interested in sports at all and don't follow any teams -- always skipping the sports section, and even I'VE noticed that the Sunwolves suck, big time.