Stars back Japan to host 2011 World Cup

JAPAN have been backed in their bid to host the 2011 World Cup by Martin Johnson and Nick Farr-Jones.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2005 - 00:00

Barry Coughlan

The International Rugby Board will announce the winning bid in Dublin this morning. Japan are 2-1 favourites, South Africa are 11-4 and New Zealand 11-2 to land the tournament.

Rob Andrew was another to support Japan following a summer tour to the region.

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Courts Rugby International Place: Dublin Place: Japan Place: South Africa Person: Martin Johnson Person: Nick Farr-Jones Person: Rob Andrew Person: Koji Tokumasu Event: 2011 World Cup JAPAN Event: 2011 World Cup Event: World Cup Organisation: International Rugby Board Organisation: Japan Organisation: IRB Organisation: Australia Organisation: RFU

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