WALES have sold the most replica shirts of any World Cup team in Japan. Warren Gatland’s side are leading the way with fans in the Far East which will no doubt please kit provider Under Armour.
Red is a powerful and traditional colour in Japanese society which in part helps explain why Wales’ traditional home strip has been all the rage. But the WRU’s two-year legacy project in the southern city of Kitakyushu has also played a part. Wales trained in Kitakyushu at the start of their tournament.
TRP understands Wales sold 5,000 tops in one day in Kitakyushu this month. Under...