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Japan rugby team makes vow ahead of Asian Five Nations fight
Japan's rugby team has promised to be more precise ahead of this weekend's Asian Five Nations event.
Although Japan already has a total of three consecutive wins, this weekend they will go up against Hong Kong, who have themselves won on two separate occasions, reports FoxSports.com.
The Asian Five Nations is played with the participation of the Arabian Gulf, in addition to Korea, Japan, Kazakhstan and Hong Kong.
"Of course, we want to win the title. And we want to play precision rugby," said John Kirwan, coach for the Japanese rugby team.
John Walters, Hong Kong's head coach, in a report by the South China Morning Post, added: "It will be a big game. We are looking forward to it and we will go out believing we can win. We have got a big, fast and physical side."
Played using rugby union rules, the event is being held for the first time this year.
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Although Japan already has a total of three consecutive wins, this weekend they will go up against Hong Kong, who have themselves won on two separate occasions, reports FoxSports.com.
The Asian Five Nations is played with the participation of the Arabian Gulf, in addition to Korea, Japan, Kazakhstan and Hong Kong.
"Of course, we want to win the title. And we want to play precision rugby," said John Kirwan, coach for the Japanese rugby team.
John Walters, Hong Kong's head coach, in a report by the South China Morning Post, added: "It will be a big game. We are looking forward to it and we will go out believing we can win. We have got a big, fast and physical side."
Played using rugby union rules, the event is being held for the first time this year.
Related news stories:
Japan claims fifth consecutive Asian rugby Five Nations crown (23rd May 2012)
Japan discusses trade agreement with Asian nations (25th January 2010)
Japan rugby coach makes call-ups for Kazakhstan match (25th April 2012)
Japan backs ASEAN tourism plan (3rd February 2011)
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