Bill Beaumont, chairman of World Rugby, the international governing body of rugby, visited Japan and showed a positive outlook on the possibility of the World Cup being held again in Japan, saying, ``There is no reason why it cannot be held again.'' .
World Rugby Chairman Beaumont came to Japan on the 2nd to exchange views on Japan's bid to host the World Cup again and the spread of the sport. I held a press conference with
In it, Chairman Beaumont expressed his gratitude, saying, “I am very happy to be back in Japan.
Then, regarding the Japan Rugby Union's goal of re-biding the World Cup, he said, "There is no reason why Japan can't host it again. Because Japan hosted one of the most successful World Cups in 2019. I want to spread the word more, but I also want to bring the World Cup back to a country that has really achieved success," he said, showing a positive outlook.
The World Cup will be held in France from September to October this year, and will be held in Australia in 2027 and the United States in 2031, and the Japan Rugby Union is aiming for a re-invitation after 2035. .
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