Speech of the Russian captain, hack of New Zealanders and mass brawl: what makes Rugby World Cup interesting

Incredible attempt, fight to the last minutes and a stretcher on the field

Rugby World Cup in Japan really interested Russians. This is largely due, of course, to the participation of the national team in it. The Russian national team fell into the final stage of the championship of the planet for the second time in history and so far it looks very worthy at this important event.

At the same time, in the first match, Lina Jones wards had to meet with the tournament hosts - the Japanese, a very serious team. Initially, Russia was not given too many chances of success, but the domestic team managed to impose a serious struggle on the opponent.

Moreover, at the very beginning of the meeting gathered at the stadium in Ajinomoto, fans were shocked by the attempt made by Kirill Golosnitsky. Two more points for the implementation added Yuri Kushnaryov.

The Russians looked very worthy in the future, but nevertheless suffered a defeat. However, Russian rugby players have earned exceptionally kind words addressed to them for their character. In addition, they perfectly performed the country's anthem before the meeting.

In the next match, the Jones team had to meet another rival of a very high level - Samoa. And in this meeting, the Russians also did not become whipping boys. After the break, the team even kept the score - 6: 5 - thanks to two successfully executed penalties performed by the team leader Kushnaryov, the team's record holder in the number of points scored.

Unfortunately, in the second half the class of Samoans affected and they brought the matter to victory - 34: 9. But the Russians fought and tried to bring an attempt to the very end, although this was not possible. At the same time, the game turned out to be quite tough, the judge was forced to show several yellow cards at once, and a couple of Samoans had to be literally taken away from the field. Opponents also acted extremely rudely and in the middle of the match almost caused serious injury to captain Vasily Artemyev. However, he himself after the game did not complain to reporters.

“This is rugby. Thanks to our rivals for the game. We arrived here, setting a goal - to gain respect, to show how we are committed to the cause, how we can impose the struggle. We are on the right track towards the goal. There are two more games ahead. Thank you for your support - in Russia and around the world. Thanks to everyone who came to the stadium. As I said, we arrived at the tournament to show how we can impose a fight. We can play an exciting rugby game. We are on the right track. Unfortunately, they did not use the advantage in the first half. Samoa players confidently realized their chances. But this is a great experience for all the guys. Everyone demonstrated an outstanding game today, ”said Artemyev after the match.

By the way, the captain of the national team attracts considerable attention of fans, firstly, thanks to a luxurious mustache, and secondly, due to his confident knowledge of English.

The fact is that as a high school student, the athlete left for Ireland, where he graduated from the law department of Dublin University College. The dean of the faculty personally invited him to the educational institution so that Artemyev could play for the college team. Since then, Vasily performed in Ireland and England, and then returned to Russia. Currently, he represents the team “Krasny Yar” from Krasnoyarsk and jokingly declares that he works as a translator.

“I have my own way. I graduated from high school in Ireland, studied there at the university, then played for several years in Russia, and then performed again in England. In general, he lived in Ireland, Great Britain. Therefore, I know English well. We can say that in the national team I work part-time as a translator. Especially now, when foreign coaches work with us. Interacting through me is easier than hiring people from the outside. There are a few more guys who speak well. Perhaps with a slightly more Russian accent, ”Sport24 quotes Artemyev.

Haka and a hard brawl

In addition to playing the Russian national team at the Rugby World Cup, there are plenty of other outstanding events. Of course, the championship of the planet could not do without the traditional hacks from the New Zealand team. This New Zealand Maori ritual dance All Black is performed at all tournaments. The World Cup in Japan was no exception, and it looked really exciting. Perhaps it was the hack that helped the team beat South Africa in a crucial match of principle - 23:13.

The meeting between Argentina and France was even tougher. The game ended in a tricky tri-color victory - 23:21, and after the final whistle, a massive brawl began on the field. The judges with great difficulty managed to separate the athletes.

And the Canadian team pleased the host with an attentive attitude to local traditions. The fact is that the team appeared in front of fans in Japanese kimonos and special geta slippers. Local rugby fans were thrilled and met the team with a standing ovation.