Brave Blossoms, Goromaru honored as All Blacks dominate awards

File photo shows Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru converting a penalty in a 26-5 win over Samoa in their Pool B match of the Rugby World Cup in Milton Keynes, England, on Oct. 3, 2015. Goromaru was named in the tournament's Dream Team at the annual World Rugby awards ceremony in London on Nov. 1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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