Japan Rugby Top League opens this weekend! ~ With the afterglow of the World Cup ~
The Japan Rugby Top League will finally open this weekend! Introducing the enthusiasm of the captains of each team this year, along with the cards for the opening round.
Koike Kikuchi
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2020/01/08
About two months have passed since the Rugby World Cup ended. The heat will not have cooled yet.
The Japan Rugby Top League will finally open on Sunday, January 12th this weekend.
I think there are many people who became interested in rugby after the World Cup.
Introducing the enthusiasm of the captains of each team this year, along with the cards for the opening round.
Panasonic Wild Knights vs Kubota Spears
January 12 (Sun) 13: 00-Kumagaya Rugby Stadium
Panasonic Wild Knights: Atsushi Sakate
"I've been away from the championship for the last three seasons, so I'm aiming to win this season. Many people have seen rugby at the Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan Tournament, and it's the top in an environment where rugby is very exciting. I'm really looking forward to the opening of the league! Thank you for your support for Panasonic Wild Nights in this scene as well! "
Kubota Spears: Harumichi Tatekawa
"Thank you for always supporting Kubota Spears. This season's Spears is a rugby that not only works hard for each person, but also sticks to the quality of play and continues to put pressure on the opponent in both offense and defense, aiming for the top 4 or higher. Under the team slogan ONE, I would like to work as a team to fight each and every match with all my might. Thank you for your support.
Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers vs Canon Eagles
January 12 (Sun) 13: 00-Universiade Memorial Stadium
Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers: Shohei Maekawa
"I feel that Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers is a team that is expected to win consecutive championships. I think that further growth is necessary to win consecutive championships in the top league, and all the teams are working on practicing with this in common. Also, the competition within the team is intensifying compared to last year, and I think it is a fun point to see which player will participate in the game. Polishing aggressive rugby and playing rugby where the ball moves well. We are confident that our fans will enjoy it. We will do our best as a team to lead the Japanese rugby world, so please come to the venue and support us. "
Canon Eagles: Yusuke Niwai
"Thank you for your continued support. This year, all the coaches, players, and team staff have reconsidered and reformed the way the team should be. In addition to the" goodness of being able to work hard "of the Canon Eagles, the new" style of the Canon Eagles "・ I would like to show everyone the attitude. I am looking forward to the season when Japan is full of rugby fever and will be greeted on the best stage. Thank you for your continued support this year. . "
Hino Red Dolphins vs NTT Communications Shining Arcs
January 12 (Sun) 11: 30-Chichibu Palace Rugby Stadium
Hino Red Dolphins: Tsuyoshi Murata
"The second year of the Hino Red Dolphins top league season is about to begin. I'm not a newcomer. I'm ready to try new rugby this year. Fight with everyone on this team in this era. I want to achieve the top 8 goals of the team while being happy. "
Augustine Pulu
"As a captain, I want to improve myself from last year. Everyone in the team always talks that the goal of TOP8 is just the starting point. Of course, it's not easy, but we are the goal. I am confident that it is possible to achieve this. Thank you to all the fans for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you at the opening round. Fans are also members of the Red Dolphins. Let's push forward together. "
NTT Communications Shining Arcs: Koki Shigeno
"This is the second season of the Michael Brewer HC system. The team's goal is the top 8. This top league is a long run of all 15 games, and it will be a season where team strength is questioned. Last season was a lot. I feel that the players have played in the official game and succeeded in raising the level of the entire team. In Japan's top league, we will play a game that can deliver excitement and excitement that is comparable to the World Cup. Please come to the venue and give us your warm support for Red Hurricanes. "
Yamaha Motor Jubilo vs Toyota Verblitz
January 12 (Sun) 13: 00-Yamaha Stadium
Yamaha Motor Jubilo: Yuya Odo
"My goal is to win the top league, which I haven't got yet. I had a long preparation period this year, but I was able to spend time with Horikawa and others in a planned manner, and I was able to prepare well. I challenged various new things. Especially the French expedition was a good opportunity for the team to come together in one direction. How can we play our rugby against a different environment from Japan or against physical French rugby? With this confidence, I will challenge the top league of this season. I am very much looking forward to the round-robin match after a long time. "
Toyota Verblitz: Kazuki Himeno
"Thank you for always supporting Verblitz. As a team, we are only thinking about winning, so please look forward to it. Fans who come to the ground, fans who send messages on SNS etc. The cheers of the players will be a boost to the players, so please continue to support us. "
Toshiba Brave Lupus vs Suntory Sungoliath
January 12 (Sun) 14: 00-Chichibu Palace Rugby Stadium
Toshiba Brave Lupus: Yoshitaka Tokunaga, Takahiro Ogawa
"In both attack and defense, the team is united like a group of wolves, and we are practicing aiming for rugby that will excite our fans. Please come to the venue and Toshiba Brave Lupus players will be on the ground. Please watch the dynamic figure. "* Co-comment by both captains
Suntory Sungoliath: Yutaka Nagare
"This season, I'm going to be the co-captain with Matt Giteau and Sean McMahon. I'm disappointed that I lost the final in the top league last season and missed my goal of three consecutive victories. This season, the players and staff have changed a lot, but we all want to reaffirm the culture of the team that we value as Sungoliath, and the players and staff will work together to regain the title. Thank you for your support. To do."
Munakata Sanix Blues vs NEC Green Rockets
January 12 (Sun) 14: 00-Level Five Stadium
Munakata Sanix Blues: Ryuichiro Fukutsubo
"We have been training the hardest in the last few years to improve our individual abilities. We are steadily improving our individual abilities and now we are training to be able to work as a team. The goal for this season is the best eight. The last two seasons haven't been as good as I expected, but I have won seven in the 2016 season, which is not a goal I can never achieve. I am confident in this season. I will do my best to fight one game at a time so as not to disappoint the fans who support the rugby of Sozo Sanix Bruce, and I would like to rejoice in the victory with the fans. .Please provide some support."
NEC Green Rockets: Ryoyori Kamei
"Thank you for your continued support. This season, we have been working hard for the past few years, targeting the top four under the head coach Asano. Many representative players from each country have joined the top league and are dynamic. Even in high-tempo rugby, I would like to embody the aggressive defense that is the strength of the team. I would like to show the charm of the team to many people including the Green Rockets rugby, so I will support this season as well. thank you."
NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes vs Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynabours
January 12 (Sun) 14: 00-Higashi Osaka City Hanazono Rugby Stadium
NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes: Koki Shigeno
"This is the second season of the Michael Brewer HC system. The team's goal is the top eight. This top league is a long run of all 15 games, and it will be a season where team strength is questioned. Last season was a lot. I feel that the players have played in the official game and succeeded in raising the level of the entire team. In Japan's top league, we will play a game that can deliver excitement and excitement that is comparable to the World Cup. Please come to the venue and give us your warm support for Red Hurricanes. "
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars: Makoto Tosa
"I'm really looking forward to being able to compete in the top league as Dynaboars for the first time in 12 years. We believe in the structure of the team we have built so far and will continue to fight together. Everyone's support will help the players, so please do not miss it. Thank you for visiting the match venue and supporting us. "
Ricoh Black Rams vs Honda HEAT
January 12 (Sun) 11: 45-Higashi Osaka City Hanazono Rugby Stadium
Ricoh Black Rams: Daisuke Hamano
"The goal of this season is" TOP LEAGUE CHAMPION "as it was last year. At this year's Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan Tournament, the Japanese national team has given courage and excitement to many people. Instead, I would like to show you rugby that will be more active and inspiring to the fans through our rugby, and that we would like to support more. Let's liven up the top league together. Thank you for your support this season as well. "
Honda HEAT : Ryota Kobayashi
"The goal is to reach the top 8 or higher in the top league. As the slogan RAISE THE HEAT says, we have been working hard for a year with the determination that the whole team will aim for further improvement. You can face the season with confidence. Fans who support Honda HEAT! Please come to the match venue! Let's "HEAT" together with Top League 2020! "
Japan Rugby Top League Official Site
https://www.top-league.jp/
The Japan Rugby Top League will finally open on Sunday, January 12th this weekend.
I think there are many people who became interested in rugby after the World Cup.
Introducing the enthusiasm of the captains of each team this year, along with the cards for the opening round.
Panasonic Wild Knights vs Kubota Spears
January 12 (Sun) 13: 00-Kumagaya Rugby Stadium
Panasonic Wild Knights: Atsushi Sakate
"I've been away from the championship for the last three seasons, so I'm aiming to win this season. Many people have seen rugby at the Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan Tournament, and it's the top in an environment where rugby is very exciting. I'm really looking forward to the opening of the league! Thank you for your support for Panasonic Wild Nights in this scene as well! "
Kubota Spears: Harumichi Tatekawa
"Thank you for always supporting Kubota Spears. This season's Spears is a rugby that not only works hard for each person, but also sticks to the quality of play and continues to put pressure on the opponent in both offense and defense, aiming for the top 4 or higher. Under the team slogan ONE, I would like to work as a team to fight each and every match with all my might. Thank you for your support.
Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers vs Canon Eagles
January 12 (Sun) 13: 00-Universiade Memorial Stadium
Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers: Shohei Maekawa
"I feel that Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers is a team that is expected to win consecutive championships. I think that further growth is necessary to win consecutive championships in the top league, and all the teams are working on practicing with this in common. Also, the competition within the team is intensifying compared to last year, and I think it is a fun point to see which player will participate in the game. Polishing aggressive rugby and playing rugby where the ball moves well. We are confident that our fans will enjoy it. We will do our best as a team to lead the Japanese rugby world, so please come to the venue and support us. "
Canon Eagles: Yusuke Niwai
"Thank you for your continued support. This year, all the coaches, players, and team staff have reconsidered and reformed the way the team should be. In addition to the" goodness of being able to work hard "of the Canon Eagles, the new" style of the Canon Eagles "・ I would like to show everyone the attitude. I am looking forward to the season when Japan is full of rugby fever and will be greeted on the best stage. Thank you for your continued support this year. . "
Hino Red Dolphins vs NTT Communications Shining Arcs
January 12 (Sun) 11: 30-Chichibu Palace Rugby Stadium
Hino Red Dolphins: Tsuyoshi Murata
"The second year of the Hino Red Dolphins top league season is about to begin. I'm not a newcomer. I'm ready to try new rugby this year. Fight with everyone on this team in this era. I want to achieve the top 8 goals of the team while being happy. "
Augustine Pulu
"As a captain, I want to improve myself from last year. Everyone in the team always talks that the goal of TOP8 is just the starting point. Of course, it's not easy, but we are the goal. I am confident that it is possible to achieve this. Thank you to all the fans for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you at the opening round. Fans are also members of the Red Dolphins. Let's push forward together. "
NTT Communications Shining Arcs: Koki Shigeno
"This is the second season of the Michael Brewer HC system. The team's goal is the top 8. This top league is a long run of all 15 games, and it will be a season where team strength is questioned. Last season was a lot. I feel that the players have played in the official game and succeeded in raising the level of the entire team. In Japan's top league, we will play a game that can deliver excitement and excitement that is comparable to the World Cup. Please come to the venue and give us your warm support for Red Hurricanes. "
Yamaha Motor Jubilo vs Toyota Verblitz
January 12 (Sun) 13: 00-Yamaha Stadium
Yamaha Motor Jubilo: Yuya Odo
"My goal is to win the top league, which I haven't got yet. I had a long preparation period this year, but I was able to spend time with Horikawa and others in a planned manner, and I was able to prepare well. I challenged various new things. Especially the French expedition was a good opportunity for the team to come together in one direction. How can we play our rugby against a different environment from Japan or against physical French rugby? With this confidence, I will challenge the top league of this season. I am very much looking forward to the round-robin match after a long time. "
Toyota Verblitz: Kazuki Himeno
"Thank you for always supporting Verblitz. As a team, we are only thinking about winning, so please look forward to it. Fans who come to the ground, fans who send messages on SNS etc. The cheers of the players will be a boost to the players, so please continue to support us. "
Toshiba Brave Lupus vs Suntory Sungoliath
January 12 (Sun) 14: 00-Chichibu Palace Rugby Stadium
Toshiba Brave Lupus: Yoshitaka Tokunaga, Takahiro Ogawa
"In both attack and defense, the team is united like a group of wolves, and we are practicing aiming for rugby that will excite our fans. Please come to the venue and Toshiba Brave Lupus players will be on the ground. Please watch the dynamic figure. "* Co-comment by both captains
Suntory Sungoliath: Yutaka Nagare
"This season, I'm going to be the co-captain with Matt Giteau and Sean McMahon. I'm disappointed that I lost the final in the top league last season and missed my goal of three consecutive victories. This season, the players and staff have changed a lot, but we all want to reaffirm the culture of the team that we value as Sungoliath, and the players and staff will work together to regain the title. Thank you for your support. To do."
Munakata Sanix Blues vs NEC Green Rockets
January 12 (Sun) 14: 00-Level Five Stadium
Munakata Sanix Blues: Ryuichiro Fukutsubo
"We have been training the hardest in the last few years to improve our individual abilities. We are steadily improving our individual abilities and now we are training to be able to work as a team. The goal for this season is the best eight. The last two seasons haven't been as good as I expected, but I have won seven in the 2016 season, which is not a goal I can never achieve. I am confident in this season. I will do my best to fight one game at a time so as not to disappoint the fans who support the rugby of Sozo Sanix Bruce, and I would like to rejoice in the victory with the fans. .Please provide some support."
NEC Green Rockets: Ryoyori Kamei
"Thank you for your continued support. This season, we have been working hard for the past few years, targeting the top four under the head coach Asano. Many representative players from each country have joined the top league and are dynamic. Even in high-tempo rugby, I would like to embody the aggressive defense that is the strength of the team. I would like to show the charm of the team to many people including the Green Rockets rugby, so I will support this season as well. thank you."
NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes vs Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynabours
January 12 (Sun) 14: 00-Higashi Osaka City Hanazono Rugby Stadium
NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes: Koki Shigeno
"This is the second season of the Michael Brewer HC system. The team's goal is the top eight. This top league is a long run of all 15 games, and it will be a season where team strength is questioned. Last season was a lot. I feel that the players have played in the official game and succeeded in raising the level of the entire team. In Japan's top league, we will play a game that can deliver excitement and excitement that is comparable to the World Cup. Please come to the venue and give us your warm support for Red Hurricanes. "
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars: Makoto Tosa
"I'm really looking forward to being able to compete in the top league as Dynaboars for the first time in 12 years. We believe in the structure of the team we have built so far and will continue to fight together. Everyone's support will help the players, so please do not miss it. Thank you for visiting the match venue and supporting us. "
Ricoh Black Rams vs Honda HEAT
January 12 (Sun) 11: 45-Higashi Osaka City Hanazono Rugby Stadium
Ricoh Black Rams: Daisuke Hamano
"The goal of this season is" TOP LEAGUE CHAMPION "as it was last year. At this year's Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan Tournament, the Japanese national team has given courage and excitement to many people. Instead, I would like to show you rugby that will be more active and inspiring to the fans through our rugby, and that we would like to support more. Let's liven up the top league together. Thank you for your support this season as well. "
Honda HEAT : Ryota Kobayashi
"The goal is to reach the top 8 or higher in the top league. As the slogan RAISE THE HEAT says, we have been working hard for a year with the determination that the whole team will aim for further improvement. You can face the season with confidence. Fans who support Honda HEAT! Please come to the match venue! Let's "HEAT" together with Top League 2020! "
Japan Rugby Top League Official Site
https://www.top-league.jp/
