Mr. Halle Makiri from New Zealand will be appointed as the head coach of the Japan Women's Sevens Rugby Team.
This was announced by the Japan Rugby Union on the 25th.
Makiri is 42 years old from New Zealand.
In Japan, he played for teams such as Sanix and won 26 caps as a representative of Japan for a 15-man boy.
And for three years, I was an assistant coach for a sevens boy.
Regarding the change of head coach in about 7 months until the Tokyo Olympics, Japan national team Kazuhiko Honjo said, "The tournament has been postponed for one year and we have a grace period for strengthening, so it is perfect for changing something. Currently, the girls are not on the ground to win the target medal. I thought that Makiri's power was needed to improve the ground and acquire the way to win. "
Makiri "Understanding the magnitude of responsibility and role, strengthening in all aspects"
Mr. Makiri was enthusiastic, "I understand the responsibility of the role and the high expectations. I know the high potential of the players, so I want to strengthen it in every aspect."
Makiri is scheduled to join the team from the training camp for the representative candidate players on the 8th of next month.