New Zealander Thompson of Japan rugby team in practice for World Cup

Luke Thompson, a New Zealand-born member of Japan's national rugby union team, catches a ball during a practice game in Bristol, England, on Sept. 8, 2015, ahead of the Rugby World Cup opening on Sept. 18. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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