Rugby World Cup Samoa players talk about Japan's measures on October 4 at 20:22

Two Samoa representatives responded to NHK ’s solo interview and said, “The key to victory is to delay Japan ’s fast attack,” “Japan is the most dangerous team in the tournament.”

Samoa representative 1 meter 98 centimeters, a large flanker Christopher Buoy played a key role as the youngest captain in the team ’s history at the Pacific Nations Cup at the age of 24, and played the first match against Japan on the 5th. To do.

After 4 days of practice, the buoy responded to NHK's solo interview with the impression of the Japanese national team. “I think it ’s okay to evaluate this tournament as the top 4 team. The attack is also very fast.

In addition, the buoy said, “The key to victory is to delay the fast attack in Japan,” and aims to slow down the opponent's attack speed and bring it into a game that takes advantage of Samoa's physique and personal athletic ability Was revealed.

On the other hand, in the game between Scotland and Samoa last month, the stadium roof was closed, the humidity was high, and the ball was slippery.

Samoa representatives practiced handling the ball in a water-slip condition.

Buoy said, “In Japan, the ball is slippery and especially difficult during the game, but we have trained the countermeasures. The environment is the same for all teams, so we can only improve.”

And for the game against Japan on the 5th, I was keen to say, “I want to win with a sense of unity as a team.

Prop Paul Aloemir, who plays in the French league, also responded to a single interview.

Aloe Mir has played in two games so far, and is expected to be used in the second half of the game in Japan.

Aloemir said, “Japan won the previous tournament against South Africa. This tournament is also better than Ireland. It ’s the most dangerous team in the tournament.”

In particular, the scrum of Japan is very strong, and it means that thorough scrum measures are taken, such as watching a video of the game against Japan.

And as the most wary player, he named Shota Horie, who was chosen as the best player in the previous game against Ireland.

On top of that, Aloe Mir said to Japanese fans, “If you can, please wear a blue samoan jersey to support us. I would like to thank all the Japanese people who have supported us so far in campsites. "And sent a message.