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Fukuoka’s 110 meters of running were more than double Scotland’s Chris Harris, who carried the ball further than anyone on his team with 49 meters. The South Africans came off second-best against the defending champion New Zealand All Blacks in the Pool B opener, and had to settle for second spot in the group. “But it’s four years later and a new opportunity for us.”. "Japan are playing exciting rugby — they're giving the ball a lot of air, and want to stretch your defensive structures," Kolbe said. 48, How He Made $2.8M Trading Stocks Part-Time At Home, PHOTOS: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg — A look back, 'It's already having a massive effect,' corporate America demands Trump rescind executive order on diversity, Trump yard sign rigged with razor blades left town worker needing 13 stitches, Simone Biles Just Wore the Bikini Trend Jennifer Lopez Also Loves, Coronavirus pushes Trump into a 'fiasco vortex' as events spin out of administration's control. ... TOKYO (AP) — Cheslin Kolbe got a real kick out of watching Kenki Fukuoka and Katoro Matsushima burn off the Scottish defenders last weekend. 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Kenki Fukuoka (福岡 堅樹, Fukuoka Kenki, born 7 September 1992) is a Japanese rugby union player. Fukuoka has scored 25 tries in 37 tests, including a pair against Scotland at Yokohama in a win that sealed Japan’s spot in the quarterfinals for the first time. Japan wing Kenki Fukuoka uses his superb speed to catch up with South Korea full back Jang Sung Min and prevent a try during the Asian Championship match in May 2015 at the Level-5 Stadium in Fukuoka. Meanwhile, defending champions Fiji, who are set to finish the Pacific Nations Cup empty handed for the first time since 2014 after a first round loss to USA, recorded their maiden victory of this edition with a 38-13 win over Canada at home. They were probably preparing for a quarterfinal against Ireland, but Kolbe said they’re ready for anything. They were probably preparing for a quarterfinal against Ireland, but Kolbe said they're ready for anything. “It’s a style I love to play as well. "But it's four years later and a new opportunity for us.". "It's a style I love to play as well. 1 of 5. This game will be different. Until Japan's 4-0 run in the group stage here, the so-called Miracle of Brighton was a career highlight for him. Japan wing Kenki Fukuoka uses his superb speed to catch up with South Korea full back Jang Sung Min and prevent a try during the Asian Championship match in May 2015 at the Level-5 Stadium in Fukuoka. The 1.78 meter (5-foot, 10-inch), 87-kilogram (191-pound) speedster scored a hat-trick of tries in Japan's tournament-opening win over Russia, and the opener against Scotland. He also scored Japan's only try after going on as a replacement in an upset win over Ireland. By JOHN PYE October 16, 2019 GMT. South Africa and Japan will play in the Oct. 20 quarterfinal at the Rugby World Cup. Fukuoka, who is the same height as Kolbe but weighs 83 kilograms (183 pounds), also set up Matsushima’s opening five-pointer against the Scots with a strong burst and stunning offload on the left flank. In an age when big, powerful players are all pervasive, the diminutive South Africa and Japanese wings have been a breath of fresh air at the World Cup. Matsushima, who was born in South Africa to Japanese parents, has scored 22 tries in 38 tests and played in the win over South Africa in Brighton four years ago. The Springboks have the more seasoned pack, and will be trying to outmuscle Japan across the field in a bid to smother the fast-and-furious game plan that has worked so well so far for the tournament hosts. He stripped a Scottish player of the ball and sprinted away to score the try three minutes after halftime that sealed the bonus point and ultimately the victory for Japan. Both Japanese wingers are playing phenomenal rugby, and that is what we have to do for our national teams. TOKYO (AP) — Cheslin Kolbe got a real kick out of watching Kenki Fukuoka and Katoro Matsushima burn off the Scottish defenders last weekend. The Eagles got round two underway with a slender 13-10 win over Samoa at ANZ Stadium in the Fijian capital as fly-half AJ MacGinty kicked his side to only their second ever win over the Pacific Island nation. Now the Springboks winger wants to show the Japanese flyers what he can do with the ball in a bit of space. TOKYO (AP) — Cheslin Kolbe got a real kick out of watching Kenki Fukuoka and Katoro Matsushima burn off the Scottish defenders last weekend. He was named in Japan's squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. "We all have something special we can contribute to our teams. Ireland/Scotland BEWARE: 83kg Kenki Fukuoka steals two Tongans’ souls. Fukuoka has scored 25 tries in 37 tests, including a pair against Scotland at Yokohama in a win that sealed Japan's spot in the quarterfinals for the first time. Fiji were the other winners in round two after overcoming Canada. Rugby star Kenki Fukuoka isn’t dwelling on things he has no control over. He also scored Japan’s only try after going on as a replacement in an upset win over Ireland. The 27-year-old was a key man as the hosts stunned Ireland and Scotland to finish top of Pool A and reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.. Kolbe will likely be marking Fukuoka in a match getting plenty of hype following Japan's massive 34-32 upset win over South Africa in their previous World Cup meeting in 2015 at Brighton, England. The 1.78 meter (5-foot, 10-inch), 87-kilogram (191-pound) speedster scored a hat-trick of tries in Japan’s tournament-opening win over Russia, and the opener against Scotland. "Knowing we had the 2015 loss to Japan — I wouldn't say it's stuck in our head, but we know it happened," Kolbe said. South Africa and Japan will play in the Oct. 20 quarterfinal at the Rugby World Cup. Speed test: Kolbe to challenge Japan wings in quarterfinals. 1 before the tournament and an undefeated group-stage run capped with a 28-21 win over Scotland have put Japan firmly among the top eight teams at the World Cup. Kenki Fukuoka's world class performance v Scotland - YouTube That result leaves Samoa second in Pool B, behind Japan who continued their preparations to host Rugby World Cup 2019 with a comfortable 41-7 defeat of Tonga at a sell-out Hanazono Rugby Stadium. "He's got a lot of speed, is really powerful and explosive," said Kolbe, who is 1.75 meters (5 feet, 8 inches) tall and weighs 74 kilograms (163 pounds). Kolbe will likely be marking Fukuoka in a match getting plenty of hype following Japan's massive 34-32 upset win over South Africa in their previous World Cup meeting in 2015 at Brighton, England. The venue, which will host four Rugby World Cup matches, demonstrated its readiness for the upcoming tournament, which starts on 20 September, welcoming a passionate crowd to cheer on the Brave Blossoms in their victory over Tonga. “There’s a saying going around that dynamite comes in small packages,” said Kolbe, who has overcome an ankle injury and is raring to go in Sunday’s quarterfinal at Tokyo Stadium. “For me, it’s about giving as much momentum as possible for our forwards to keep going on the front foot.”. AJ MacGinty starred for USA, kicking a last-minute penalty, and Rugby World Cup 2019 hosts Japan maintained their winning records with victories over Samoa and Tonga respectively. "But we have our own structures and plan we want to implement, especially this weekend, and cut down their options to force them into some structure. How good is that man Kenki Fukuoka. Some fast hands from Japan number 8 Hendrik Tui and full back Will Tupou sets wing Kenki Fukuoka free for a run down the wing during the match in November 2018 at Twickenham. Fukuoka's 110 meters of running were more than double Scotland's Chris Harris, who carried the ball further than anyone on his team with 49 meters. While South Africa proved a step too far for the Brave Blossoms, Japan has well and truly embraced the tournament with rugby reaching record levels of popularity in the nation. Kolbe will likely be marking Fukuoka in a match getting plenty of hype following Japan's massive 34-32 upset win over South Africa in their previous World Cup meeting in 2015 at Brighton, England. "It's going to be an exciting challenge.". "He's got a lot of speed, is really powerful and explosive," said Kolbe, who is 1.75 meters (5 feet, 8 inches) tall and weighs 74 kilograms (163 pounds). He was selected for Japan's 2016 Olympic sevens squad and included in the squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, held in Japan for the first time. TOKYO (AP) — Cheslin Kolbe got a real kick out of watching Kenki Fukuoka and Katoro Matsushima burn off the Scottish defenders last weekend. Speed test: Kolbe to challenge Japan wings in quarterfinals. Nobody can say the Japan squad has snuck up on anyone in the first Rugby World Cup staged in Asia. Japan and USA have maintained their unbeaten starts to the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2019 to set up a title decider in their final match in Suva next weekend. He’s had his ups and downs in terms of selections — the only game he started at the 2015 World Cup was a loss to Scotland, and he was derided for a woeful defensive performance against the U.S. in 2014 — but he’s a crowd favorite in Japan and has scored four tries already in the tournament. “Japan are playing exciting rugby — they’re giving the ball a lot of air, and want to stretch your defensive structures,” Kolbe said. The South Africans came off second-best against the defending champion New Zealand All Blacks in the Pool B opener, and had to settle for second spot in the group. "He's got a lot of speed, is really powerful and explosive," said Kolbe, who is 1.75 meters (5 feet, 8 inches) tall and weighs 74 kilograms (163 pounds). 1 before the tournament and an undefeated group-stage run capped with a 28-21 win over Scotland have put Japan firmly among the top eight teams at the World Cup.

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