Organizers and team officials gathered in the former Japanese capital of Kyoto on May 10, participating in the draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.The draw took place at the Kyoto State Guest House.Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took part in the draw. "I will help decide Japan's pool, and I'm nervous - more nervous than when I dressed up like Mario," he said, refering to his appearance in the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.Group A saw Japan drawn against Ireland, Scotland, Europe 1, and the playoff winner.Japan coach Jamie Joseph said the two seeds seeded above the B…READ FULL ARTICLE
