Rapaera - you've been lucky enough
to meet several Maori living in Japan doing well for themselves
like Jamie Joseph.
What sort of impression did that have on you?
No doubt you had a great and uplifting time
meeting those people?
You bet I was, Scotty.
It was great
to meet successful Maori doing so well outside of New Zealand.
People like Tamati Ellison and Luke McAlister,
both veteran players still playing ball here in Japan.
Then there are people like my bro,
who even though is so far away from home,
that passion to succeed that he has in playing and succeeding
is still there.
Then there are people like Billy Rollo
who have established an early childhood centre
to teach English and Maori culture to local children.
Then you have tertiary educator Matt Cotter
who is doing some work in Sapporo,
teaching Ainu culture and improving awareness
around the impact of colonisation has had
with the indigenous people of Japan.
So this has been a delight
and it's been great to see Maori
achieving their aspirations overseas.
Thank you for that.
Ok Irena, share with us your lasting impression of Rugby World Cup 2019?
What is something special, or a highlight that you'll never forget?
For me, it's the All Blacks failing in their campaign for a threepeat.
Besides that, just the sheer capability of Japan as hosts
to run this tournament which has been done to such a high standard.
This is the first time for an Asian country
to host the Rugby World Cup tournament.
It appears this event was a dry run for the Olympic games
which are due to be held next year.
There's also Jamie Joseph
and what he's done in his role as coach
in leading the Brave Blossoms.
They're probably going to be remembered
as the breakout team playing with the hunger they had
for this tournament
even though no one had predicted
that they would get as far as they did.
Those are some of the things that stood out for me.
So I'm looking forward to heading home
and waiting for the next Rugby World Cup in four years' time.
You're right.
When Japan were still in the tournament, that was
the pinnacle of the tournament.
And Rapaera, what's yours?
Scotty, besides the food,
the cheery nature of the Japanese people,
their humility and their hospitality as well,
for us and the rest of our TVNZ colleagues.
They've embraced us,
they've guided us.
One great thing about the people here is that they are hardworking,
quiet, and peaceful. Furthermore,
whenever we got lost on the train,
the locals would help us out.
So that's what's been great
and those are things that I will remember.
Finally, Irena, Wales or All Blacks tonight?
All Blacks! — Score?
They have to win! - Score?
By 20. - 20 or more!
So you're both saying 20 or more.
Yeah, we need to redeem the reputation of the All Blacks
as a team!
So they have to win by 20 or more!
Rieko Ioane!
Rieko Ioane to score three tries.
Thank you both very much
for all of the excellent work you've done over the last several weeks
while you've been away in Japan.
Thanks to your work we've gained a great insight
into the tournament in Japan.
So the country thanks you and travel safely home.
Thank you.