Two semi-finals of the National College Rugby Championship will be held at Chichibumiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo on day 2, and Waseda University (2nd place in Kanto competition) with the aim of the 2nd consecutive championship and Tenri University ( 1st place in Kansai) with the goal of the first victory will be the final (1st place in Kansai) On the 11th, I headed to the Tokyo National Stadium).

That day, the governors of 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures requested the government to issue an emergency declaration. After the game, the managers and players of both teams believed in the event and stressed that they would only prepare for it, as it could affect the final.

▽ Director Sagara Minami Kaio, Waseda University “I think it is a government decision. We are allowed to play even in such a situation, but it is important that the infection does not spread throughout Japan, so we have to obey. However, Is there a way to do it? The students have a limited time, so I would like them to create (the final battle scenario) anyway. “

▽ Waseda University NO8 Captain Takamasa Maruo “Because the government decides. I will do my best not to think too much and believe that there is one day (the final).”

▽ Komatsu Director of Tenri University “I’m not sure why I heard that story for the first time, but if the match is going to take place in any situation, I will do my best. I want to prepare well and face the final match.”

▽ Tenri University Flanker Captain Yamato Matsuoka “Whatever happens, I have a challenge to reach the final. I want to prepare well and do it with a winning mind.”