World Cup: Japanese coach criticizes Scottish position – Rugby – World – JAP

Present at a press conference to announce the composition of his team against Scotland Sunday (12.45 French time), Jamie Joseph did not appreciate several articles regretting that the qualification of Japan is won on green carpet in case the meeting against Scotland would be canceled due to the damage expected from Typhoon Hagibis.

" These articles have undermined the dimension that this match for Japan, did he declare. We won three games in a row and put ourselves in the best position in the pool (in first place in front of Ireland and Scotland). I would like to remind everyone that it is not a coincidence, but rather the fruit of work. "

And Jamie Joseph to assure: " everyone, the players and the staff, wants to play this match against Scotland. We want to earn the right to be considered. It is important for us to wake up on Monday and to be one of the top eight teams in the world. This is our motivation. "

As for the threats of lawsuits filed by the leaders of the Scottish Federation if the meeting was to be canceled, the former All Black was categorical. " Those who talk about a judicial process around something out of control, such as a typhoon, do not know how important this game is to us. It's even the most important in our history. We never reached the quarterfinals and we never beat Scotland. We want to have the chance to achieve both of these feats. All of this without being criticized for winning a green carpet qualification in the event of a decisive match against Scotland.