Japan celebrate after beating South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Photo: Handout
Opinion
Opinion
Rugby World Cup: how a failed kamikaze pilot became the soul of the game in Japan and Asia
- ‘Shiggy’ Konno survived WWII and went on to establish rugby union in Japan
- Japan will host this year’s Rugby World Cup later this month
Japan celebrate after beating South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Photo: Handout
Tokkie Smith and his touring squad in South Africa. Photo: John D’Eathe
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Opinion
How an enlightened rogue helped create the Hong Kong Sevens and bring world rugby into the light
- A new book recounts the enormous debt Asian rugby owes to pioneer Tokkie Smith
Tokkie Smith and his touring squad in South Africa. Photo: John D’Eathe