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Rugby head coaches cannot enter the bench.
He watched the situation from the spectators on the stand, and uses a transceiver to tell the staff on the bench about strategies and players, but many of the games are left to players.
In rugby, there is a tradition that emphasizes the independence and unity of the players.
In the previous 2015 World Cup, the Japanese national team defeated South Africa, the candidate for the championship, and shocked the world.
その背景に、選手の自主性の発揮があったのです。
Immediately before the end of the match, South Africa made a foul at a deep position of his own team.The only time left in Japan, which follows South Africa, is only the last play.
At this time, there were two options in Japan.
① Kick the penalty goal (3 points) to the draw, and finish the game.
(2) Assemble a scrum, take a try (5 points) from there, and win a reversal victory.
Kicker Goromaru on this day is in great shape, and it is certain that it will be decided by kicking.On the other hand, the difficulty of taking a try is much higher.Even more, the opponent is the southern giant.
Is it a draw or a reversal victory?
スタンドにいる日本のエディー・ジョーンズ監督(現イングランド代表監督=写真)は、引き分け狙いの「ショット(ペナルティーゴールを蹴れ)」という指示を出しました。
However, Japanese players on the pitch felt the fatigue of South Athletes and felt that they were not losing.So I decided not to follow the instructions and take a reverse try from the scrum.And I decided to try as I aimed and won.
Jones was furious at the players who chose the scrum and threw the headset.But since then he did not criticize the players who did not obey themselves.
He reflected on himself who made a bearish judgment, "I can draw a draw," and praised the players who voluntarily took risks without giving up on the end.
Jones spelled out in his book, "Mind Setting for Winning Hardwork" (Kodansha).
"The real success occurs when a subordinate exceeds the leader."
In addition, Jones appeals to the Japanese society, which tends to focus on protecting instructions.
Until the victory of the Southern A., which was said to be "the biggest number in sports history", Japan's total World Cup was a total of 1 win and 21 losses and 2 minutes in 7 tournaments.There was a history of humiliating.
However, the victory triggered Japan's pleasure.The current world rank is ranked 8th (as of October 4).
Japanese and foreigners.The players who have united to cross the walls of nationality, races, and ethnic groups and bring glory to Japan.
Mr. Jones, a worldwide general who has thoroughly trained the players every day from the early morning.
Finally, he is more confident that he has surpassed the teacher, taking risks and making voluntary judgments.
The appearance of the Japanese national team may have great hints on the future of the Japanese society.