Deaf Rugby

Barbarians Deaf Rugby vs Japan Deaf Rugby

by
RAM Sports Zone
06/04/2023

– Playing Japan –

This post is more about a memory that the game itself. I was excited about the opportunity to play Japan because Japan is a small, but mighty team just like us, the Barbarians. I knew that neither team would give up. What is even more amazing is that Japan came with only seven players. I thought there was a minimum number of required players to have a team, so I am not sure about the technicalities. Anyways, speaking of never giving up, let me about one of the best rugby union games I have ever seen.

– 2015 Rugby World Cup –

One of the best test matches I have ever seen was during the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Japan had to play South Africa for their first game in pool play. After an intense battle, in the last minute of the game, Japan came from behind to score a game winning try defeating South Africa 34 – 32. This amazing win sent shock waves around the world throughout the rugby community. This is how I knew Japan would be playing with tenacity during the Deaf Rugby World Cup. So, it was a honor to play against Japan.