People walk past a banner promoting the upcoming Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup in Kobe September 17, 2019. — AFP pic
With the eyes of the world on them, Labuschagne promised Japan would rise to the occasion in Tokyo on Friday. “Pressure makes you feel alive and brings out the best in you — hopefully we can show that on Friday night.”“Everyone will be feeling the pressure,” he shrugged, admitting he was more concerned with staying in the good books of match referee Nigel Owens.
“We have an important first step this weekend,” said Labuschagne, refusing to look past a hulking Russian side who gave Japan a scare in a narrow 32-27 win last November. “I just want to play the game,” growled Tongan-born lock Isileli Nakajima, flashing a gold-toothed smile.
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