Rugby: Japan reaching q'finals would be win for all Tier-2: Gold

OSAKA - Japan's Brave Blossoms are carrying the hopes and dreams of all Tier-2 nations as they make a final push for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, said United States coach Gary Gold.Speaking Friday after announcing his squad for the United States' final game, against fellow winless team Tonga, Gold said Japan reaching the quarterfinals would be a win not just for them, but for all aspirational rugby nations."I think it would be tremendous," Gold said. "For us, they are an unbelievable role model for so many reasons and I'm talking about the USA, particularly.""This is the reason why I …READ FULL ARTICLE