Rugby: Japan relying on double collisions and action to upset Ireland

Double will be the key word if Japan are to pull off an upset Saturday to match the Brighton Miracle.For if the Brave Blossoms are to repeat their win four years ago over South Africa by beating Ireland, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, it will be down to their ability to dominate in terms of double collisions and double actions.

Double collisions describe the two-man hits that the Brave Blossoms will employ to stop the powerful Irish forwards, while double action is the ability to gain further yards with ball in hand."They are big men and enjoy p…READ FULL ARTICLE