Rugby: Japan all set to kick off World Cup in style english.kyodonews.net

"The players played here last year against the All Blacks, so there are no problems about being too nervous playing Russia.
"Ever since I have known Japan would be the host nation, I have been looking forward to this.
At the first game of the World Cup, his calm, controlling influence will be important," Brown said.
While Japan dismissed talk of pre-match nerves, the Russians hope the hosts will be feeling the pressure.
Four year ago to the day, Japan produced one of the greatest shocks in sports history as they set the 2015 Rugby World Cup alight with a win over two-time champions South Africa.