TOKYO – Japan coach John Kirwan set his target for the Pacific Nations Cup after describing his team as 70 per cent ready for the rugby World Cup later this year.
On Saturday, Japan played solidly against the Classic All Blacks in the first half to trail 6-10 before allowing the visitors to score four tries in the second half to lose 6-36. Japan also gave up a five-point lead to lose 26-35 in the opener of the two-game series on Wednesday.Kirwan said that “understanding the intensity of a test match and managing those moments” were the basis of their good performance against the New Zealand veterans.Nampa-AFPJapan also gave up a five-point lead to lose 26-35 in the opener of the two-game series on Wednesday.Kirwan said that “understanding the intensity of a test match and managing those moments” were the basis of their good performance against the New Zealand veterans.Nampa-AFP
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