Japan's Ayumu Goromaru breaks through the USA defence at the Pool B match between Japan & USA at the Kingsholm stadium, Gloucester, Britain on Oct 11, 2015. As in rugby, trade rules have also changed. Photo: EPA
As I was watching Japan unexpectedly defeat South Africa in the recent World Cup game, I couldn’t help but think, “Wow, rugby has changed a lot since I used to play it.”
True, I don’t think 40-something-year-old me can come close to what 15-year-old me used to do on the field, but what I mean is that the game is faster now. And it’s all due to changing the rules.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
