Shiori Kurita happily holding O'Connor's autographed boots
Rugby Australia representative BK James O'Connor (31)'s divine response has kept a boy in the world of rugby. The protagonist of this topic is Kantaro Kurita (9), who is chasing an elliptical ball at Kusagae Young Laggers, a prestigious junior club in Fukuoka City that has produced many Japanese national team players. Taro Shiori, who started playing rugby in kindergarten, watched the quarter-final match between Australia and England at the 2019 World Cup held in Oita, Japan. Australia lost, but after the match O'Connor threw a spike into the stands, and it was Taro Shiori who happened to catch it nice. Since then, the treasure has been carefully displayed, but Shiori Taro, who recently practiced both softball and dual wielding, started to lose confidence in rugby and said he wanted to quit. At that time, it was decided that the Australian national team would play a test match against the Japanese national team in Oita on October 23rd of this year, and O'Connor came to Japan as a member of the team, and appeared as a substitute in the 34th minute of the second half.
James O'Connor (Japan National Team vs Australia on October 23rd)
Father Akio, who wanted his son to continue playing rugby, thought, "I want to get spikes signed and cheer them up," and relied on connections to run hard. Thanks to the efforts of those involved, the autographed spikes are back. Shiori Taro was deeply moved, saying, "Seriously? Seriously!? Amazing!" He was completely captivated by rugby, and since then he has changed his mind and is working on rugby practice. According to people involved, O'Connor was willing to sign it, saying, "If that's the case." The sign of a superstar moves people's hearts. O'Connor's divine response, and the passwork of the tournament officials who splendidly connected in the midst of many restrictions due to the corona wreck, held the heart of one rugby boy.
Chunichi Sports