Super Rugby - New South Wales Waratahs v Queensland Reds - Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia, 27/02/16 - Queensland Reds' Ayumu Goromaru from Japan kicks a penalty to score. REUTERS/David Gray - RTS88HP
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru has been dropped by the Queensland Reds for their clash with the Canterbury Crusaders on Friday, the first time the World Cup hero has been dumped from the matchday squad in a humbling debut season in Super Rugby.
Goromaru was considered a signing coup for the Brisbane-based side after his World Cup performances last year in England ignited unprecedented interest in rugby in his homeland.
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