TOKYO, Sept 3 — Kotaro Matsushima is the “Ferrari” who helped drive Japan to the 2019 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals — now he’s looking to find an extra gear as the Brave...
TOKYO, Sept 3 — Kotaro Matsushima is the “Ferrari” who helped drive Japan to the 2019 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals — now he’s looking to find an extra gear as the Brave Blossoms launch an outside bid for the title.
Veteran Michael Leitch believes Japan can win this year’s World Cup and Matsushima is just as keen to take the Brave Blossoms into uncharted territory. He has added a new dimension to his game after becoming one of only a handful of Japanese players to feature in France’s Top 14 league. Matsushima returned to the Japanese league at the end of 2022 and his stint in France taught him “the demands of a professional rugby player”, according to Joseph.
Matsushima said the attention “sometimes gets too much” for him, and he tries to keep sport in perspective.“You have to let it go, don’t take it too seriously. Relax and not put pressure on yourself.”
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