The NZ All Blacks Colts coming to Japan in 1963 struck Japan with their overwhelming performance. Since New Zealand Rugby approved the use of the name the “All Blacks”, this team was actually called All Blacks Colts (Under-23 NZ National Rugby Union Team). However, various newspaper companies printed sensational headlines, “The world's most powerful team, All Blacks, arrives in Japan”. Indeed, this team had quite a few famous players that seemed not to be 23 or younger.
NHK and the JRFU cooperated to have this match filmed using 16-mm film equipment, and this film was shown at various locations. The JRFU utilized this valuable film for increasing interest in rugby and for training of teams and players.
This film has served as a valuable record as it shows how rugby rules and tactics have gone through change. We can also see that subsequent rule revisions resulted in making the playing of rugby more enjoyable.
NHK and the JRFU cooperated to have this match filmed using 16-mm film equipment, and this film was shown at various locations. The JRFU utilized this valuable film for increasing interest in rugby and for training of teams and players.
This film has served as a valuable record as it shows how rugby rules and tactics have gone through change. We can also see that subsequent rule revisions resulted in making the playing of rugby more enjoyable.