The novel, which is based on historical events, begins with Japanese rugby officials reflecting on a humiliating anniversary: a 145-17 defeat by the New Zealand All Blacks in the 1995 World Cup. The story is based on true events. Officials are questioning their decision to hire Eddie Jones as the coach of their national squad for the 2015 World Cup in Brazil in 2015. The objective of Jones is to violate tradition in order to put an end to Japan's reputation as the laughing stock of international rugby.
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The novel, which is based on historical events, begins with Japanese rugby officials reflecting on a humiliating anniversary: a 145-17 defeat by the New Zealand All Blacks in the 1995 World Cup. The story is based on true events. Officials are questioning their decision to hire Eddie Jones as the coach of their national squad for the 2015 World Cup in Brazil in 2015. The objective of Jones is to violate tradition in order to put an end to Japan's reputation as the laughing stock of international rugby.
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