Ireland national rugby team

by Keisuke Takada
(Tokyo )

Though I'm not familiar with rugby, it is easy for me to understand that rugby needs a high level sense of unity. But what brings it? I think one answer, especially in an international match, is nationality.

I did not know the fact that Northern Ireland rugby players belong to the Ireland national team until I saw it on the internet. I don't know about it in detail, but I was surprised. I realized there is a feeling of nationality not only in the context of politics, but also in people`s mind.

The rugby world cup will be held in October this year. I'm looking forward to it.