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Emotional Uruguay captain gives 'best interview ever'
By Josh Raisey
Captain Juan Manuel Gaminara gave an emotional post-match interview after Uruguay produced the first major upset of this year’s World Cup by beating Fiji 30-27.
The teary flanker was speechless at times, as he said how proud he was of the victory in Kamaishi City. With a squad that is comprised of some part-time players, the skipper said that they play with a passion that comes from “inside”.
That cannot be denied, as it was all too clear to see that his side simply wanted it more than a Fijian team that were perhaps too complacent.
Gaminara’s emotional interview has won over many fans across the world, with an equally passionate response on social media. Fans have said that this is what is so special about the RWC - and sport in general - with some describing it as the best post-match interview ever.
There’s no denying the Gaminara was overwhelmed and it would be hard for any fan to not be inspired by his response.
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This is the first result of the RWC so far this year that is comparable to Japan’s victory over the Springboks in 2015, although not as epic, and it has captured the imagination of the rugby world. This has been the reaction:
Gaminara himself said that his side are not the biggest or the tallest, as they were heavy underdogs against a Fiji side that were expected to impress at this tournament.
Having changed twelve players from their starting XV which lost to Australia on Saturday, Fiji simply could not match Uruguay’s determination. The stats may largely be in Fiji’s favour, but the numbers do not provide the intangibles that were all on display from an impassioned Uruguay outfit.
Uruguay now have a four-day turnaround before they play Georgia on Sunday in Kumagaya City. Buoyed by this result, they will be seeking another shock win before they face Australia and Wales in their final two matches.
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Haha, I like that one!
That's the predicament of a isolated SH team I'm afraid. So many more markets are opening up now however, I wonder if he would have chose a more local one if he could still be realistic chance of being an All Black/playing International footy?
I noticed the change in confidence immediately. So many people didn't want to believe it though, and though he didn't set the world on fire, but many of those same people still can't accept what has transpired with the Wallabies success I'd imagine. That is the downside of the SH cauldron, it's not for everybody. It took Richie Mo'unga nearly for years to get his head around if and that was still with all the success he had.
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