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What else the Japanese showed us.

Started by JeromeV5 REPLIES316 VIEWS· 21 Sept 2015, 17:16
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JE
JeromeVClub Pro492 posts
21 Sept 2015, 17:16
#1
21 Sept 2015, 17:16#1

Size / weight of players doesn't matter. It's all about being motivated and playing their hearts out from the very beginning. Strength of a player shouldn't be judged on weight, it's a false notion.
 
The South African born player Kataro Matsushima who is 86kgs was one of the stand out players who contributed to the win. He made a line break which resulted to a try and made a crucial try saving tackle on Pollard, looking back it was a game winning tackle. I've also been impressed with his earlier performances for Japan and his time at Sharks.

One thing is for sure he would've never have the privilege to play for the boks due to the big size obsession in South African Rugby. We need to embrace these kind of talented players at our disposal.

JeromeV

JE
JeromeVClub Pro492 posts
21 Sept 2015, 17:35
#2
21 Sept 2015, 17:35#2
 A few clips, showcasing Matsushima's great talent against the big Samoans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd-9AUSRXH4

JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
21 Sept 2015, 18:08
#3
21 Sept 2015, 18:08#3
You may also have noticed that there are several kiwis are on the Japanese team, in fact I think the winning try was scored by a kiwi - such is the professional game.
AJ
Arthur JohnPro1,748 posts
21 Sept 2015, 18:44
#4
21 Sept 2015, 18:44#4
A will to win.
Something that is missing in Protea rugby.
GE
generaltitPro3,164 posts
21 Sept 2015, 18:50
#5
21 Sept 2015, 18:50#5
Well Jerome they showed us how to play rugby...I would have loved to have seen any side to take them on...they were absolutely phenominal...I actually  think they could supprised NZ. OZ, Eng, France and Wales
KI
KiwibroRookie19 posts
21 Sept 2015, 23:01
#6
21 Sept 2015, 23:01#6
 They surprised us a couple of years ago after 30 odd minutes the score was 6-14 to NZ. Ended up being a blow out but still they played some great footy for a while.
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