Michael Leitch expressed his excitement on Monday for the opportunity to work with Eddie Jones again and take on the world’s top rugby teams. He believes that the team has a chance to break into the top four teams in the world and continuously move the ball while playing exciting rugby globally.
During his previous tenure as head coach, Japan underwent intense training in Miyazaki, which led to three victories at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, including a remarkable win over South Africa. Leitch, who is transitioning from the back row to lock, reflected on the challenging training experience leading up to the breakthrough World Cup performance.
Jones has spoken about implementing a “super-fast” style of Japanese rugby. He believes that this approach will help Japan become more competitive on a global scale and take on tougher opponents such as England at Tokyo’s National Stadium on June 22. Jones praised the players for their quick learning and dedication to improvement during training sessions.
Jones emphasized the importance of developing the next generation of Japanese rugby players and expressed his enjoyment in contributing to this task. He sees this as a pivotal moment for Japanese rugby and is focused on guiding the team towards success.
