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Commodore Perry
When I watch Japan play, I feel like I am rooting for Australia, Tonga, New Zealand, South Africa, and Thailand.
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zichiToday 09:02 am JST
No idea, but I am talking about Rugby.
You would know better than me--what percentage of England's national rugby team is foreign born?
Mr Kipling
Its not being foreign born that is the problem. Its having NO attachment to the country other than a contract to play rugby. And yes, England has several who in my opinion should NOT be playing for England. But not half the team like Japan.
KariHaruka
I've been saying since the last world cup that Japan should be promoted to being a Tier 1 nation.
If Italy are classed as a Tier 1 nation and are competing in the Six Nations, then why not have Japan competing in the Rugby Championship? Japan have already performed far better at a major tournament than Italy.
Commodore Perry
Mr KiplingJuly 27 07:43 pm JST
Good points and an improvement on what I wanted to say.