After a valiant effort, the Japanese Rugby team lost to Fiji today in Tokyo as a part of the current Pacific Nations Cup 2008.
As Japan emerged from half time they were holding their own and in the lead against Fiji. Fiji came on strong and rallied from a 9-3 half time deficit to a 24-12 victory at the National Stadium in Tokyo.
This loss by the Japanese team was the second defeat in a row for the tourney after the defeat last weekend by the Tonga team.
"We threw the game away through errors and turnovers," said Japan coach John Kirwan. "We had ample opportunity to win today but threw the game away with errors."
Japan captain Takuro Miuchi added: "In the first half we played to our game plan, but in the second half Fiji were getting their hands on the ball at the breakdown and stopped us from getting quick ball. It was a game we should have won."
Japan's next two matches will be on June 28th against New Zealand Maori and then on July 5th against Tonga.
The Japanese team has surely made significant strides over the years but today's loss was not their finest moment.
All the best.......Mark
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