JAPANare targeting a firstever quarter-final but coach Jamie Joseph knows their aerial weakness must be addressed ahead of their match against Ireland next Sunday.
“We are proud of the team regarding the result,” Joseph said, “but we were put under pressure from the Russian kicking game – particularly, contestable kicks.
“With four years of preparation for the World Cup opening game, at times it was obvious pressure had got to some of our players.” Russia head coach Lyn Jones was proud of his side’s efforts: “It is a new sport for us and I am ...