Japanese university sensation Ryunosuke Ito earns praise from Australia’s coach
Ito's dazzling runs, neat chip kicks and snappy passing kept the Wallabies guessing right to the end.
Australian coach Les Kiss spoke highly of his team's determination following a tough game against Japan, but he also commended the opposition's flyhalf, Ryunosuke Ito. The 21-year-old university student, who had never played professionally before being promoted to the national team last month, was instrumental in Japan's 35-32 victory over Australia.
Ito scored the opening try in the 11th minute and continued to impress with his dynamic running, precise chip kicks, and sharp passing. Despite the Wallabies' best efforts, they struggled to contain Ito's relentless pressure, ultimately falling short in a closely contested match filled with nine tries.
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