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Operation Jaypan - RWC 2019 - Part 1
By RugbyPass
With less than a year to go until the Rugby World Cup 2019, we sent RugbyPass' Jaybor Staunton to Japan to explore the host cities and find out what fans can look forward to in 2019.
Over the course of a packed 10 days, Jaybor travels from tip to toe of Japan by plane, train, taxi, Mario Kart, helicopter and bicycle.
As well as visiting the host cities & stadiums, Jaybor discovers just how much Japan has to offer in terms of amazing food & drink, stunning landscapes, an incredibly welcoming population, karaoke and of course a passion for rugby.
Part 1 sees Jaybor travel from the northern city of Sapporo through Kamaishi, Tokyo, Shizuoka and onto Toyota. Part 2 will see Jaybor continue his journey all the way to the southern island of Kyushu.
We hope you enjoy the adventure.
Operation JayPan - Part 2
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The New Zealand performance in the return fixture in 2016 was filthy. A lot of Irish supporters were pretty shocked by it, viewed it as de facto cheating just to avoid another defeat.
Also shocked by the abuse to Ireland, captain, vice-captain and spectators after the full time whistle in Paris defeat, last match.
Sledging is sledging, but that happens during the game and targetting spectators should be completely out of bounds.
The Irish public used to enjoy these matches, even in defeat. Now they are necessary but unpleasant, because NZ apparently cannot accept or respect successful challengers.
Go to commentsThanks for the analysis Nick, thought provoking as usual. Couple of queries though, in the pic where you've circled Williams bind , I'm pretty sure it shows Stuart's knee on the ground, surely that's a NZ penalty? Also having had the chance to watch it again the All Black scrum seeems to improve after halftime, but before either England or the All Blacks replace their props. Not sure if that was the result of Tuipolutu coming on or some halftime tips. Either way this is only Williams second international season, so he'll be better for the experience.
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