Japan's Rugby World Cup heroes hailed by local governor

Ayumu Goromaru (C) and Male Sau (R), who helped Japan achieve their best-ever Rugby World Cup run, pose for a photo with Shizuoka Gov. Heita Kawakatsu at the Shizuoka prefectural building on Nov. 9, 2015, the day after they received the special citizen award in the city of Iwata. Goromaru and Male Sau play club rugby at Iwata-based Yamaha Jubilo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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