It's fair to say John Kirwan knows more than a thing or two about Rugby World Cups.A winner in 1987 as a player with New Zealand, he also played in the 1991 tournament. He then coached Italy in 2003 and Japan at the 2007 and 2011 editions.So when he says the 2019 tournament will be special, it's worth taking note."This is the most competitive World Cup there has been, and there are six to eight sides that could win," Kirwan told Kyodo News at Tokyo Stadium (Ajinomoto Stadium), a day before the opening game.When asked of his early thoughts on the hosts, he said "Japan have already proven to …READ FULL ARTICLE
