Monday, 14 September 2015

Welcome Japan!

The Japan team were welcomed to Brighton & Hove on Friday. 


The Welcome Ceremony which took place the Brighton Dome Theatre one week before the start of the Tournament.  The 51 players and also the management staff were presented with the official caps and participation medals. 

The Japanese team also presented the Mayor of Brighton & Hove with an unusual Japanese ornament, a large bright figurine.

The Mayor of Brighton & Hove with a gift from Japan
Photo credit: Getty Images for ER2015

Westdene Primary School boys’ choir, from Brighton, performed the RWC 2015 song “World in Union”. 


Westdene Primary School Boys' Choir from Brighton
Photo credit: Getty Images for ER2015

Afterwards the team gathered for photos in the Royal Pavilion Music Room.  The Japanese team play South Africa at 4.45pm on Saturday September 19 at the Brighton Community Stadium.  


The Japanese team in the Music Room at The Royal Pavilion
Photo credit: Getty Images for ER2015
Watch highlights from Japan's official Welcome Ceremony at the Brighton Dome.


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