Rugby Japan National Team Best 8 “The first 15 minutes are the key” Mr. Sakata, former representative, October 13 17:46
At the Rugby World Cup Japan tournament, the commentator and former Japan national team Masaaki Sakata said, “It is important to take the lead by 15 minutes in the first half of the game against Scotland on the 13th night when Japan ’s best 8 will take place. .
Sakata responded to NHK's interview before the first match against Scotland, where Japan's first 8 best matches were made.
Mr. Sakata said, “The opponent must win, so we will attack from the beginning. Therefore, we need to develop a defense to pick the buds of the opponent. It ’s important to communicate to the rhythm and take it to their rhythm, and take the lead by the first 15 minutes. ”
And as for defensive things, “It ’s important not to be fouled. Especially if you ’re fouled by yourself and aim for a penalty goal, you ’re more likely to lose 3 points. I want it. "
The key man was Yu Tamura, the command tower in charge of kicking, and analyzed that his job is key because it is important to decide the kick and widen the gap as much as possible.
On top of that, he said, “I think it can be difficult for a moment, but if you give out what you have done so far and help each other, you should be able to advance to the final tournament.”