While the rest of the world was watching the final stages of the action Down Under at the Rugby World Cup, it was business as usual for the players in the Top League.
Following a six-week break, while Japan delighted the locals with its brave, running style of rugby, the competition resumed on Nov. 8, and much to the delight of all concerned it seems the Top League is finally getting around to living up to its name.
Following each of Japan's games in Australia, the common message from both players and management was that Japanese rugby would only get better as a result of the new league.