The Japan Rugby Union has announced that it will cancel all games until February 7 due to a certain adjustment period for the top leagues whose opening has been postponed due to the influence of the new coronavirus.
The Top League was originally scheduled to open on the 16th of this month, but since more than 60 people from 6 teams, including athletes, received a positive PCR test for the new coronavirus, the opening will begin next month. It was postponed to.
The Japan Rugby Union has canceled all matches from the 16th of this month to the 7th of next month, saying that a certain adjustment period is required to reach the season in perfect condition. Then, it was newly announced on the 21st.
For this reason, the opening of the top league is expected to be after the 8th of next month, and the association will announce a new schedule including the opening date soon.