(Reuters) - Brief profiles of the 12 stadiums chosen to host matches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan:
The imposing multi-purpose venue is the stage for the opening ceremony and the first game of the tournament between hosts Japan and Russia.
Yokohama was not on the original shortlist of venues bidding to host matches but was included once it became clear the new stadium being built for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo would not be ready in time.The fully enclosed, futuristic stadium was completed before the 2002 soccer World Cup in Japan and South Korea and hosted three group stage matches.
The historic stadium underwent large scale renovation in 2017-18 to prepare for the four matches it will host during the Rugby World Cup.The swanky Toyota Stadium, another venue used during the 2002 soccer World Cup, offers fans a stunning view of the on-field action thanks to its steep stands.Kumagaya Rugby Stadium, KumagayaUsed exclusively for rugby, the stadium hosts national university championships, the annual springtime national high school tournament as well as Top League matches.
Construction of the stadium, surrounded by densely forested mountains with views of the sea, began in April 2017 and was completed a year later.Surrounded by a forest but within the cosmopolitan city of Fukuoka, the stadium is part of a larger sports complex that contains athletics, tennis and baseball venues.
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