Japan denies role in World Cup re-vote bid

THE Japan Rugby Union have denied any involvement in the legal attempt made last week to have the result of the 2011 World Cup vote annulled.

The International Rugby Board received a letter from an English firm of solicitors, supposedly sent on behalf of the Asian Rugby Football Union, of which Japan is a member, threatening legal action unless a new vote takes place before March 31.

The decision to award the 2011 tournament to New Zealand ahead of Japan was met with widespread disappointment within the game.