With about half a year until the opening of the Rugby World Cup in France, Jamie Joseph, head coach of the Japanese national team, attended a press conference and expressed his ambition, saying, "I want to prepare the players so that they can reach their peak at the World Cup." I spoke.
The Rugby World Cup will start in France on September 8th, and Japan, which advanced to the best 8 for the first time in its own country last time, aims to advance to the best 4, surpassing it.
Head coach Joseph attended a press conference in Tokyo with Masato Tsuchida, chairman of the Japan Rugby Union, and others, with about half a year until the start of the tournament.
In this, head coach Joseph said, "I am very excited. I want to raise the condition of the players so that the plane will rise at the training camp after League One. The players will reach their peak at the World Cup. I want to prepare to be welcomed," he said enthusiastically.
On top of that, he pointed out set pieces such as scrums, dealing with kicks, and strengthening defense as points for strengthening.
Regarding the selection of members for the tournament, he said, "I think that players who have experience with the national team will play an important role, but every player has a chance. I would like to keep a close eye on the players until the members are announced." talked.
Japan, ranked 9th in the world, plans to hold a training camp in Japan from June, and from July to August, they will have 5 domestic matches, 1 overseas match, test matches, etc. to build a team for the main tournament. is.