On March 2nd, the JRFU held a press conference regarding its plans for hosting 2015/2019 the Rugby World Cup that may be first taken place in Asia. The Executive Director, Mr. Mashimo, said "We would like to host the RWC to spread the spirit of rugby and distribute the sport to the Asia region." "Therefore, the plans for Seoul or Hong Kong to possibly host some matches are now under consideration." he added.
Also, the JRFU is looking for a way to have other Asian teams in the Top League. It sounds possible to me since Ice Hockey, which has a simillar status as rugby in Asia, has started the Asian Ice Hockey League (Korea-Japan-China) for the development of the sport in Asia.
Mr. Mori, a former prime minister of Japan, is the chairman of the JRFU and Japan Sports Council; he played rugby for Waseda University.
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