Panasonic's wing, Kenki Fukuoka, who won the championship, was selected as the MVP = Most Valuable Player of this season in the Rugby Top League.
14 tries in 10 games this season
In the Rugby Top League, the final of the playoff tournament that doubled as the Japan Championship was held on the 23rd, and Panasonic won the championship by beating Suntory 31 to 26.
The annual awards ceremony for the Top League was held online on the 24th, and Panasonic's Wing Kenki Fukuoka was selected as the MVP = Most Valuable Player of the season for the first time.
28-year-old Fukuoka, who made a big contribution to Japan's first Top 8 advancement in the adult World Cup, has decided to retire from active duty in order to become a doctor, and this season, the last season, 14 games in 10 games I raised the try.
In addition, Fukuoka was selected as the Best Fifteen for the third time in a row for three seasons, including MVP.
When asked about the most memorable try at the press conference, Fukuoka replied with a smile, "I can't choose one. This season is a very happy season for me and all the tries are memorable."
Regarding the Japanese national team, he said, "I think the pressure will be even more severe as we reach the top 8 of the World Cup, but we are supporting them so that we can achieve even a little better results."