Min-Su

Results of the 4th Match Day of the Group Stage
Group A Zoran 21–7 Santos-Dominius Saint Mark 10–0 Teralyon Group A Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Zoran 3 3 0 0 58 29 +29 9 2 Saint Mark 3 2 0 1 42 24 +18 6 3 Santos-Dominius 3 2 0 1 42 44 −2 6 4 Teralyon 4 1 0 3 44 72 −28 3 Eliminated 5 Denieria (NPC) 3 0 0 3 44 61 −17 0 Eliminated Group B Dalimbar 10–3 Nieubasria Fujai 10–7 Dilber Group B Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Dalimbar 3 3 0 0 47 15 +32 9 2 Nieubasria 3 2 0 1 59 45 +14 6 3 Fujai 3 2 0 1 31 21 +10 6 4 Dilber 4 1 0 3 46 61 −15 3 Eliminated 5 Einherfell (NPC) 3 0 0 3 19 60 −41 0 Eliminated Group C Hertfordshire and Jammbo 16–32 Blue Bubble Giovanniland 24–25 Larxia Group C Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Larxia 4 4 0 0 62 33 +29 12 Group Winner 2 Blue Bubble 3 2 0 1 57 42 +15 6 3 Hertfordshire and Jammbo 3 1 0 2 38 49 −11 3 4 Giovanniland 3 1 0 2 38 51 −13 3 5 Hanita Gracse 3 0 0 3 30 50 −20 0 Eliminated Group D United Adaikes 24–10 Qostaoyae Min-Su 20–23 Cambria Group D Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 United Adaikes 3 3 0 0 60 39 +21 9 Ensured qualification in play-offs 2 Cambria 4 3 0 1 79 75 +4 9 Ensured qualification in play-offs 3 Nagaraningrad 3 1 0 2 32 24 +8 3 Eliminated 4 Min-Su 3 1 0 2 38 38 0 3 Eliminated 5 Qostaoyae 3 0 0 3 42 75 −33 0 Eliminated  

Welcome to Day Three!
Zoran vs Teralyon saw the hosts reminding the tournament as to why they won the last RWC and why they deserve the ranking they have.
Santos-Dominius vs Denieria, along with Qostaoyae vs Nagaraningrad, went as predicted, good matches to watch with the winner being the higher ranked squad coming in. 
Dilber vs Dalimbar was a triumph for the Dalimbari. Not as impact-worthy as Zoran's continued climb in ranking points, but solidifies their second rank position.
The awakening of Niuebasria continues against Einherfell. It will be interesting to see if Nieubasria can carry this momentum against their next opponents, Dalimbar.
The shock of the day came from Larxia beating H&J. Larxia seemed to be able to pin down the first champions of Rugby World Cup, and this puts H&J at their worst rankings since Day 5 of RWC1, from a height of 61.04 at Day 4 of RWC2.
Blue Bubble seems to have more drive in them than what pre-match Rankings were giving them. They had a tough game with Hanita Gracse, edging them out by two points. 
Cambria vs United Adaikes was a clash of the titans. UA was able to hold off the Cambrians, but probably closer than what the UA squad would have envisioned. Rankings alone, UA was almost 6 rank points above Cambria, yet despite the rankings, the Cambrians are a plucky skilled team which can cause hell for their opponents.
Away     Home Teralyon (45.09) 15 27 Zoran (59.55+3) Santos-Dominius (46.40) 17 13 Denieria (42.54+3) Dilber (48.07) 05 23 Dalimbar (57.60+3) Nieubasria (46.40) 31 16 Einherfell (43.03+3) Larxia (51.30) 17 03 Hertfordshire and Jammbo (57.91+3) Blue Bubble (43.34) 22 20 Hanita Gracse (44.20+3) Cambria (50.57) 19 24 United Adaikes (56.40+3) Qostaoyae (43.14) 08 22 Nagaraningrad (43.59+3) Day 3 Rankings:
Zoran - 58.06 Dalimbar - 56.84 United Adaikes - 56.63 Larxia - 55.22 Hertfordshire and Jammbo - 53.99 Big Bad Badger - 53.97 Libterraria - 52.82 Saint Mark - 52.22 Recuecn - 51.23 Fujai - 50.71 Giovanniland - 50.46 Cambria - 50.34 Bobki - 50.29 Min-Su - 50.15 Fhaengshia - 49.90 Kurabis - 49.24 Dilber - 48.83 Mediobogdum - 48.77 Nieubasria - 48.33 Santos-Dominius - 48.23 Teralyon - 46.58 Blue Bubble - 46.11 Nagaraningrad - 44.90 Nark - 42.59 Qostaoyae - 41.83 Hanita Gracse - 41.43 Einherfell - 41.10 Denieria - 40.71

ZORAN - Matchday 4 is to be held on Tuesday, 15th of February. Group D is scheduled to play in The Conquest Ring, Yemiduga City, Zoran with matches between United Adaikes and Qostaoyae, and between Min-Su and Cambria. This would be MIZUNO's 3rd game after losing its match against United Adaikes and resting last Matchday 3, February 13th. 
Previously, Coach Wang Ang has said that MIZUNO's match against United Adaikes was destined to end MIZUNO's journey in RWC3. And Ang was indeed right all along. MIZUNO team is expected to return home after the world cup ends.
State Sports Commissioner Michael Kitamura has said that MIZUNO's participation is not one of athletic importance but of an economic one. A revenue report from the Ministry of Finance stated that from the beginning of the RWC3, Min-Su generated a whopping ¥549 million in revenue. The revenue was from different "economic" activities such as advertisements, product placements, livestreams, television coverage, merchandise, airline fares, etc.
State Minister of Finance Wen Yuan urged stockholders to continue to commit to the state "economic" activities being performed in the RWC3 stage. Revenue is predicted to reach more or less a billion after the RWC3 due to a surge in "gullible" buyers.

ZORAN - Matchday 4 is to be held on Tuesday, 15th of February. Group D is scheduled to play in The Conquest Ring, Yemiduga City, Zoran with matches between United Adaikes and Qostaoyae, and between Min-Su and Cambria. This would be MIZUNO's 3rd game after losing its match against United Adaikes and resting last Matchday 3, February 13th. 
Previously, Coach Wang Ang has said that MIZUNO's match against United Adaikes was destined to end MIZUNO's journey in RWC3. And Ang was indeed right all along. MIZUNO team is expected to return home after the world cup ends.
State Sports Commissioner Michael Kitamura has said that MIZUNO's participation is not one of athletic importance but of an economic one. A revenue report from the Ministry of Finance stated that from the beginning of the RWC3, Min-Su generated a whopping ¥549 million in revenue. The revenue was from different "economic" activities such as advertisements, product placements, livestreams, television coverage, merchandise, airline fares, etc.
State Minister of Finance Wen Yuan urged stockholders to continue to commit to the state "economic" activities being performed in the RWC3 stage. Revenue is predicted to reach more or less a billion after the RWC3 due to a surge in "gullible" buyers.

ZORAN - Matchday 4 is to be held on Tuesday, 15th of February. Group D is scheduled to play in The Conquest Ring, Yemiduga City, Zoran with matches between United Adaikes and Qostaoyae, and between Min-Su and Cambria. This would be MIZUNO's 3rd game after losing its match against United Adaikes and resting last Matchday 3, February 13th. 
Previously, Coach Wang Ang has said that MIZUNO's match against United Adaikes was destined to end MIZUNO's journey in RWC3. And Ang was indeed right all along. MIZUNO team is expected to return home after the world cup ends.
State Sports Commissioner Michael Kitamura has said that MIZUNO's participation is not one of athletic importance but of an economic one. A revenue report from the Ministry of Finance stated that from the beginning of the RWC3, Min-Su generated a whopping ¥549 million in revenue. The revenue was from different "economic" activities such as advertisements, product placements, livestreams, television coverage, merchandise, airline fares, etc.
State Minister of Finance Wen Yuan urged stockholders to continue to commit to the state "economic" activities being performed in the RWC3 stage. Revenue is predicted to reach more or less a billion after the RWC3 due to a surge in "gullible" buyers.

ZORAN - Matchday 4 is to be held on Tuesday, 15th of February. Group D is scheduled to play in The Conquest Ring, Yemiduga City, Zoran with matches between United Adaikes and Qostaoyae, and between Min-Su and Cambria. This would be MIZUNO's 3rd game after losing its match against United Adaikes and resting last Matchday 3, February 13th. 
Previously, Coach Wang Ang has said that MIZUNO's match against United Adaikes was destined to end MIZUNO's journey in RWC3. And Ang was indeed right all along. MIZUNO team is expected to return home after the world cup ends.
State Sports Commissioner Michael Kitamura has said that MIZUNO's participation is not one of athletic importance but of an economic one. A revenue report from the Ministry of Finance stated that from the beginning of the RWC3, Min-Su generated a whopping ¥549 million in revenue. The revenue was from different "economic" activities such as advertisements, product placements, livestreams, television coverage, merchandise, airline fares, etc.
State Minister of Finance Wen Yuan urged stockholders to continue to commit to the state "economic" activities being performed in the RWC3 stage. Revenue is predicted to reach more or less a billion after the RWC3 due to a surge in "gullible" buyers.

Results of the 3rd Match Day of the Group Stage
Group A Teralyon 15–27 Zoran Santos-Dominius 17–13 Denieria (NPC) Group A Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Zoran 2 2 0 0 37 22 +15 6 2 Santos-Dominius 2 2 0 0 35 23 +12 6 3 Saint Mark 2 1 0 1 32 24 +8 3 4 Teralyon 3 1 0 2 44 62 −18 3 5 Denieria (NPC) 3 0 0 3 44 61 −17 0 Eliminated Group B Dilber 5–23 Dalimbar Nieubasria 31–16 Einherfell (NPC) Group B Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Dalimbar 2 2 0 0 37 12 +25 6 2 Nieubasria 2 2 0 0 56 35 +21 6 3 Fujai 2 1 0 1 21 14 +7 3 4 Dilber 3 1 0 2 39 51 −12 3 5 Einherfell (NPC) 3 0 0 3 19 60 −41 0 Eliminated Group C Larxia 17–3 Hertfordshire and Jammbo Blue Bubble 22–20 Hanita Gracse Group C Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Larxia 3 3 0 0 37 9 +28 9 2 Hertfordshire and Jammbo 2 1 0 1 22 17 +5 3 3 Blue Bubble 2 1 0 1 25 26 −1 3 4 Giovanniland 2 1 0 1 14 26 −12 3 5 Hanita Gracse 3 0 0 3 30 50 −20 0 Eliminated Group D Cambria 19–24 United Adaikes Qostaoyae 8–22 Nagaraningrad Group D Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 United Adaikes 2 2 0 0 36 29 +7 6 2 Cambria 3 2 0 1 56 55 +1 6 3 Nagaraningrad 3 1 0 2 32 24 +8 3 4 Min-Su 2 1 0 1 18 15 +3 3 5 Qostaoyae 2 0 0 2 32 51 −19 0  
For the 4th matchday, if you want to, talk about your national/premier rugby stadium in your country.

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Kassakira Petrovikan's heels click across the real wood flooring as she grumbles into the phone. 
The Trano Vao was what historians call 'The Pinnacle of post-independence Glenpavian architecture', a home for the nation's leader and its politics. Kass had decided not to move in, stating that home and work should be separate. Still, she spent much more of her time here than at home. Not what she wanted, but needs must.
What doesn't help her wish for home time is diplomatic incidents. 
She does another loop of her office. "How can you accidentally cross maritime borders 7 times?" She says, a little too calmly to actually be calm. One hand was on the phone, and the other rubbing the temples of the headache that has started to form. The answer wasnt exactly to her standards. "Are they aware? They did wh- You are kidding me right? You are actually messing with me? This is a joke. Don't play games with me Guntur." She replies, stopping in her 10th lap.
"I have a flight to Zoran in 12 hours, what do you expect me to do?" She growls "This is going to be expensive Guntur, and it is going to come out of your budget." She waits for the reply to finish before hanging up. Throwing the phone on her desk, she walks out. PR is not going to be happy.

Hanita Grasce Player Roster

This post is the combined RP effort of Giovanniland and Saint Mark
With a wide grin, Prince Marcarius faced the salty wind and warm sun as The Sea Lion cut through the foamy chop of the New Zoradian harbor. It was early in the morning and the sails were taut in a stiff breeze. He and King Giovanni VI were relishing the privacy and freedom of the prince’s royal yacht. 
“Both of our teams did quite well, Giovanni. We play Zoran next and that’ll be tough. The crowd will definitely be on their side. How do you rate your chances for your next match?”
King Giovanni VI replied: “Indeed the first matchday was nice for both our teams! We won against Hanita Gracse, a newcomer to the tournament but nevertheless a good team.” He continued, “our next match will also be considerably harder. Giovanniland will play against Hertfordshire & Jammbo, which are the champions of the 1st Rugby World Cup, and have a roughly equal rating in comparison to our team (54.51 for us vs. 53.77 for them). So I think both teams have equal chances of winning.”
“Good luck to you! Have you had a chance to think about my idea of our two nations hosting a joint gala fundraiser in support of Zoran’s widows and orphans? I know they have given their blessing to the concept, and my ministers think the people of Saint Mark will be behind it.”
“That is certainly a great idea!” remarked the Giovannilandian king. “I personally support the idea, although I would also have to talk to the Prime Minister Amore Gile Abrente to confirm. However, I am sure they will also agree, and will contact them shortly after this conversation.”
“Thank you, Giovanni. I’m still haunted by the sadness in the eyes of so many of the brave Zoradians in the immediate aftermath of the war and want so much to make things better for them. It was such a tragedy.”
The prince stared at the horizon for a minute and then shook himself free of his thoughts.
“Enough of that! We are doing what we can and I’m glad we can work together on this!
Let’s take this craft out a bit further and see if we can catch some real wind!”
“Indeed! Changing the subject a little, how is Saint Mark at the moment?”, the King asked. “In Giovanniland we have just finished another edition of the Lavender Festival and New Year, and also the Empire Day celebrations on January 16th.” 
“It sounds like you’ve been busy! This is a quieter time of year in Saint Mark … after the First Light festival and before the Rebirth. I enjoyed a ski trip to the mountains with The Electors … well, enjoyed it somewhat I guess … part of it was politics, of course. I’ve also been working on my sailing. Oh! I’m hosting a private showing of several important works of the Masters in Sanctus Leo next month. I’d be honored if you could attend.”
“In fact the past few months have been busy in Giovanniland. As for the private showing, that sounds like it will be a very good time! I haven’t visited Saint Mark for a while, and this is a good opportunity to do so, therefore I gladly accept the invite,” the King replied. “Back to sports, I have also heard that many nations are talking about their own processes of inducting new players into their national teams. How does that happen in Saint Mark?” 
“Ah. Good question. As you probably know, Saint Mark didn’t even have a national team until two years ago. Last year was the first time they ever competed internationally. Rugby is just now becoming popular in our country. What we did to develop this team was to have each college and club send their three best players to open try-outs in Sanctus Leo. There, under the close observation of our coaches over several weeks, fifty were chosen. Over the next month, these were winnowed down to the current team. There was one late addition just before we arrived. Colin is the son of our coach, Sir Evan, and he plays as an Outside Center in a reserve position. Arthur Freeborn, the previous Reserve Outside Center, had some bad luck with appendicitis. How was your team formed?”
“That is certainly an interesting process! In Giovanniland, rugby was introduced in the early 14th century, and the first national team was formed in 1329 in the capital Giovannia, with some of the best players from the National Rugby League of Giovanniland, itself created four years earlier. This is a standard process used for most sports in our country, and I presume also in other parts of the world,” noted the King.
He added: “While the team that competed in the 1st and 2nd Rugby World Cup as well as in the 1st Summer Esferiad achieved great results, a large revamp was undertaken just in time for the 2nd Summer Esferiad. Managers such as Giordano Magisto retired, with the Esferiad’s stadium for Rugby in Quorivo being named after him after this fact, thus new leadership was also brought besides many new players. I hope to see their success continue during this World Cup!” 
As the King finished talking, both noticed the conversation had continued for a long time. They decided to look at and appreciate the nature around the New Zoradian harbor, as the morning passed and the sun rose to the top of the sky.
 

written in the Diary of the Player of Nagaraningrad Rugby Union, Raden Wikramawardhana Sinaga
For Kania on February 9th, 1422.
We had a good first game, even we got lots of in touch, knock on, and confusion... mostly confusion as most of us don't understand how this games works. for first half, we mostly pushing each other in this formation called "Scrum" and realize the ball are sometimes not in anyone possession and sometimes Fakhri still holding the ball for a full minutes, look confused himself. after the brief lesson the how and rules by the referee, we start again. then the ball always out of the field and yet they call it "in-touch". most the game went more ruck and maul, i know the Min Su got a score somewhere, already forget when.
second half the game getting more busier for backs, since in the first half are just forwards confusing themselves. now we know that we have to pass the ball only to sideways or behind, and every time we close to get a try, we lose a possession of the ball, luckily we got good counter those counter. at the last minutes, we having scrum in somewhere near Min Su 22 meter line and as we got the ball, Chakrabhuwana start to drop the ball and kick it high into between those 2 poles. we went mad angry at him, because this is not Football However, the referee call it score. when we ask why he said it was a Drop Goal... at that moment we realize that we should have done that since this bloody games.
After the game, we went crazy and cheers to finally score a goal then we going back to our locker room. In there we start smoking finest Nagaran Cigar and eating some assortment of Andolian Cheese which leave a "distinctive" sort of smell here, especially with Nagaran Cigar smell. hope those Min Su player can smell it or next team came up.
with the will of our maharaden
as soon Wikramawardhana close his diary book while sitting in the bus, Hanif start asking question to the coach that loud enough to be heard in the bus "What team we gonna fight next?". The coach said "a team called... Cambria". in the midst of sudden silence, the word "Taik Banteng" is heard faintly.

A collaborative post written by @Clarkov and I

Transcript:
Quiyakaso: Hellooooooo Zoran! I am Quiyakaso Gohalitsve reporting to you live just outside Spirit Park Stadium to bring you information on the 1422 Zoran Rugby World Cup!
Yesterday was day one of the tournament where we saw Saint Mark and Santos-Dominius triumph over their opponents, Denieria and Teralyon, in group A. In group B, Fujai and Nieubasria came out on top against Einherfell and Dilber. Giovanniland and Larxia  rose to the top in group C against Hanita Grasce and Blue Bubble. Lastly in group D we saw Min-Su and Cambria overcoming the Nagaraningrad and Qostaoyaen teams.
Tomorrow we will see the Zoranian Sun Hawks play their first match of the tournament against Saint Mark. Many of the players from the last World Cup have either retired or got injured while serving in the Civil War. The team had to find new talent to replace those members so this will be the first time we see the new players play on the field. When asked about what was done to prepare the players for today's match the head coach, Amadahy Lvaguta, said that they worked on having the new players work as a part of the team. She believes that the team's performance in tomorrow’s match will come down to how well the players work together on the field so they have really been drilling them and having them think as a team and to get used to playing with each other. It is believed that Queen Atsil will be attending the game in person as well and said that she wishes the players the best of luck in tomorrow’s match.
In other news, Zoranians have been complaining about a comment that SDCSN3's Blubberman made during a report yesterday where they said that Zoran was in Northern Andolia followed by solely listing off negative things the country is known for in recent years. SDCSN3 has refused to make a comment about this behavior. I mean, I know I am bad at reporting at times but jeez at least I know geography...I think. Anyways, in a ne-
Clarkson: Hammond, you blithering idiot. This isn't a shortcut at all! We are nowhere near the petrol station!  
Hammond: Look, if I am being honest, this satnav system is not the easiest to figure out.
May: You muppet, did you not set it to common?
Hammond: ...
Quiyakaso: Um, excuse me? Who are you three?
Clarkson: Oh now look what you've bloody done, you've caused us to interrupt a news broadcast!
Hammond: Yes I know, it’s bad, I’m sorry.
Clarkson: James, the reporter is in this direction [points to the right]
May: Huh? Sorry. Hello.
Hammond: Hang on a second, isn’t this Quiyakaso? That one excessively unfortunate Zoranian reporter?
Clarkson: Yes Hammond and what you’ve done is drag us straight into one of his broadcasts, you imbecile.
Quiyakaso: Yes I am the unfortuna-hey! [shakes head] I still don’t know who either of you three are. I am guessing one of you is called Hammond, one is called James, and the other one is…I actually I don’t think your name has been mentioned.
May: Chaps, I’ve got the sheets for our radio show here. [hands Clarkson and Hammond the sheets]
Hammond: Well we’ve certainly got no shortage of material. The Stig’s Environmentalist Cousin for instance has been caught using coal to power his helmet.
Clarkson: Is that not the single most amazing story ever?
Hammond/May: Not really.
Hammond: And Mecislavs Deben has lost 1,300 immigrants. So what does Quiyakaso think would most interest the listeners?
May: I think he’s more concerned with making us go away right now.
Quiyakaso: I don’t think I have ever been so lost in my life…and I have been mugged by toddlers in Dilber. Look, as long as none of you result in causing me injury, I will be happy.
Clarkson: We’re lost too, thanks to a certain hamster.
May: Usually it’s me that gets us lost.
Hammond: Enough you two! Alright Quiyakaso, I’ll introduce us. I’m Richard Hammond, the tall one is Jeremy Clarkson and the one with ladies hair is James May.
Clarkson: Yes, we’re the trio that hosts a news show called Conversation Street, it’s Hertfordshire and Jammbo’s main sports broadcaster. Well when I say news show it’s more us three mocking each other.
Quiyakaso:...Riiiiiiiight. Well it was nice meeting you three but I think the producer is either getting an evil idea involving me or looking at me to try and move past this.
Clarkson: Good idea, we need to get down to the radio station prompto.
Hammond: Yes we do, so it was nice meeting you Quiyakaso and we shall see you, well, whenever. 
May: Um, Quiyakaso, I would recommend that you move far away from this spot.
Quiyakaso: Which spot?
May: Well, Hammond and I have secretly rigged our car to only go in circles. Clarkson is about to find out.
Clarkson: Alright chaps, come on!
May: Watch this.
Clarkson: Now to just set off. I’ll leave those two here to deal with Quiyakaso… erm… what the hell?! [the car is spinning in circles]
Hammond/May: [burst into laughter]
Clarkson: I know exactly what’s happened. Hammond, May, you idiots!
[Quiyakaso only notices the car last minute and flies off screen]
Quiyakaso: Fuuuuuuuuu-[fades as he flies off screen]
Clarkson: Oh sh-!
Hammond: That wasn’t meant to happen!
May: Well I did warn him but…
Hammond: Well now what are we gonna do?!
[Clarkson gets out of the car with an unhappy expression]
Clarkson: I think that since you two sabotaged the car, I only have one suggestion to make.
[The trio glances at Quiyakaso’s body]
Clarkson: Run!
[Clarkson, Hammond & May run away and off-screen]
[camera moves to see Quiyakaso struggling to his feet]
Quiyakaso: I-I might have a broken rib…or a hip…or both…This was Quiyakaso…I will see you…whenever I get out of the hospital.

Good morning Giovanniland! I am Karlo Nakamura-Edrense, the main host of the Giovannilandian Sports Report and of its special rugby edition that aims to keep Giovannilandians informed of the latest happenings of the 3rd Rugby World Cup. After yesterday's report that served as an introduction to the 3rd Rugby World Cup, today we'll talk about the first match played by our rugby team and how it went.
Giovanniland 14–7 Hanita Gracse (Halftime: 8-7)
Tries: Samanta Alba-Nyima (5')
Drop Goals: Hettor Martiano-Gaio (13'), Nikolo Hortense (43'), Lukio Katullo-Vittori (51')
The first half of the match was the most active of both halves, with both teams scoring a total of 15 points. Samanta scored a try five minutes in, and even though she failed to earn two more points that would have been given if she scored the conversion, these five points from the try were important for Giovanniland to start well in the game. Eight minutes later, backside flanker Nikolo scored a drop goal and rose Giovanniland's score to eight, although the Hanita Gracse team soon scored a try and a conversion to bring the score to a close 8-7, which persevered during halftime. 
After returning to the field, the team swiftly followed her orders, with drop goals by Nikolo and Lukio scored within 11 minutes of the second half's start. After those, the Giovannilandians took a more defensive strategy in order to secure the 14-7 score, and there wasn't much else to report about the match. The Hanita Gracse team was hoping to score another try and conversion to level the score, but these hopes never came to fruition and the match was won by Giovanniland. Nevertheless, captain Rivano commented that the opponents' performance was very impressive for a World Cup newcomer and respected the Hanita Gracsean team.
Following the match, head coach Aquila Pinario-Oddo congratulated the team, and noted that Matchday 2 has a tough challenge ahead for Giovanniland, as they will meet 1st Rugby World Cup champions Hertfordshire and Jammbo. Our head of state, King Giovanni VI, also praised the team for its Matchday 1 performance and wished the team good luck in future matches, during a casual meeting with Prince Marcarius of Saint Mark at New Zoradia, hundreds of kilometers away from Leo Rugiet where our team is stationed. This is reporter Karlo signing off, as our TV channel will move on to non-sports news. See you in two days for the Rugby Report about Matchday 2!

The team walk back into the changing room, Aina following in. Ness was clearly kicking herself, and Lekan was clearly not in a good mood.

Aina looks at them all "For all that is my heart, cheer up!" She wasn't exactly the quietest "yes okay we lost, but we gave them a fight for it - 6-3 is a good score. We held our own, and we were hard on them." She snarls, showing her often hidden feistness. 
Kasper walks in, nodding to the end of her sentence he overheard "you're a strong team. Untested, unrivalled. One of the best things we have to our advantage right now is that no one knows us or how we play. It worked wonders in the Esferiad, so let's get that same thing again." He points out
Ness looks at the team "You have a point... we just feel like crap for losing."
Kasper shrugs "Its your first game, its bound to be difficult. You know how the other teams play though. Adapt and improvise." 
Aina thinks for a moment "I will revise the team for our next match, so we are at our strongest for as long as possible. You guys are great at what you do, don't let our first match bring you down."
Lekan sighs, having actually perked up a bit. He drums the tune of a well known song on a locker door, and one of the others start humming along as they start getting changed.
Aina walks out, followed by Kasper. "What are you thinking?" She asks him. He thinks for a moment on his reply "well, the guys just need confidence. But that comes with playing. Be the confidence they need, and the rest will fall into place.". She nods "agreed. Tell Jax and James that the team are coming out of this stronger and ready to try again.". Kasper smiles "I will... take care alright?". Aina rolls her eyes, returning the smile, "you need to stop caring about me and start caring about you"
Kasper laughs, and walks off, already calling the studio.

Helmut Landgraf, reporting from Spirit Park:
Kick-off saw the Lions with a slight wind advantage, and surprisingly they literally parked themselves inside the Denieri half for the next 25 minutes. Their play was aggressive and quick and their opponents found them difficult to counter. With little ball to play with, their forwards were called on many times to protect their own line and then young Denieri flanker Blake Gibson broke the try drought. A good bust for a loose forward, that made the score 10-3 after shared early penalties.
The final plays of the game were shear Lion brilliance. Using a set move, the familiar wall of forwards took a couple of tap-kicks – Napoli almost scored and then the backs released the ball to  Shoreman, who offloaded beautifully to Hightower who capped off a fine match with a try and a haul of 14 individual points. That demonstrated their total application against a side who seemed hamstrung by over-complicating their gameplan. The final score of 25-14 must make Sir Evan, and all of Saint Mark, proud to be sure.
The Lions have come along way since last year's inaugural tournament. Whether or not they can stay in the game against the Zoranian home team remains to be seen.
 

Zoran - The Minsunese State Rugby Team, MIZUNO, won its first match in the 3rd Rugby World Cup in Zoran against the Nagaraningrad Rugby Union. With a score of 8-3, MIZUNO made the crowd go wild. Captain Han Ziqing said that the match was intense. MIZUNO won Group D's first match held in The Conquest Ring, Yemiduga City, Zoran. 
The sports fan back home in Min-Su held a a small victory party with people flocking the streets screaming "ビクトリー". Tatelco Home Fibre, Min-Su's fastest fibre internet, began offering 10% off on select plans in honor of MIZUNO's first win. 
MIZUNO will have its second match in Group D against the United Adaikes. Coach Wang Ang has foreseen that a match against United Adaikes will stop MIZUNO's journey in the RCW3. Captain of MIZUNO, Han Ziqing, has said to his teammates to just enjoy and work better against United Adaikes.
Matchday 2 will be held on February 11 with Min-Su VS United Adaikes' match set as the second game.
MIZUNO and the entire country extends its warmest congratulations to the Larxian National Team with its first win against Blue Bubble. Popular ice cream brand Lolalo of Universal Foodsphere has sent gift packs and complimentary ice creams to the Larxian National Team.

Zoran - The Minsunese State Rugby Team, MIZUNO, won its first match in the 3rd Rugby World Cup in Zoran against the Nagaraningrad Rugby Union. With a score of 8-3, MIZUNO made the crowd go wild. Captain Han Ziqing said that the match was intense. MIZUNO won Group D's first match held in The Conquest Ring, Yemiduga City, Zoran. 
The sports fan back home in Min-Su held a a small victory party with people flocking the streets screaming "ビクトリー". Tatelco Home Fibre, Min-Su's fastest fibre internet, began offering 10% off on select plans in honor of MIZUNO's first win. 
MIZUNO will have its second match in Group D against the United Adaikes. Coach Wang Ang has foreseen that a match against United Adaikes will stop MIZUNO's journey in the RCW3. Captain of MIZUNO, Han Ziqing, has said to his teammates to just enjoy and work better against United Adaikes.
Matchday 2 will be held on February 11 with Min-Su VS United Adaikes' match set as the second game.
MIZUNO and the entire country extends its warmest congratulations to the Larxian National Team with its first win against Blue Bubble. Popular ice cream brand Lolalo of Universal Foodsphere has sent gift packs and complimentary ice creams to the Larxian National Team.

Zoran - The Minsunese State Rugby Team, MIZUNO, won its first match in the 3rd Rugby World Cup in Zoran against the Nagaraningrad Rugby Union. With a score of 8-3, MIZUNO made the crowd go wild. Captain Han Ziqing said that the match was intense. MIZUNO won Group D's first match held in The Conquest Ring, Yemiduga City, Zoran. 
The sports fan back home in Min-Su held a a small victory party with people flocking the streets screaming "ビクトリー". Tatelco Home Fibre, Min-Su's fastest fibre internet, began offering 10% off on select plans in honor of MIZUNO's first win. 
MIZUNO will have its second match in Group D against the United Adaikes. Coach Wang Ang has foreseen that a match against United Adaikes will stop MIZUNO's journey in the RCW3. Captain of MIZUNO, Han Ziqing, has said to his teammates to just enjoy and work better against United Adaikes.
Matchday 2 will be held on February 11 with Min-Su VS United Adaikes' match set as the second game.
MIZUNO and the entire country extends its warmest congratulations to the Larxian National Team with its first win against Blue Bubble. Popular ice cream brand Lolalo of Universal Foodsphere has sent gift packs and complimentary ice creams to the Larxian National Team.

Zoran - The Minsunese State Rugby Team, MIZUNO, won its first match in the 3rd Rugby World Cup in Zoran against the Nagaraningrad Rugby Union. With a score of 8-3, MIZUNO made the crowd go wild. Captain Han Ziqing said that the match was intense. MIZUNO won Group D's first match held in The Conquest Ring, Yemiduga City, Zoran. 
The sports fan back home in Min-Su held a a small victory party with people flocking the streets screaming "ビクトリー". Tatelco Home Fibre, Min-Su's fastest fibre internet, began offering 10% off on select plans in honor of MIZUNO's first win. 
MIZUNO will have its second match in Group D against the United Adaikes. Coach Wang Ang has foreseen that a match against United Adaikes will stop MIZUNO's journey in the RCW3. Captain of MIZUNO, Han Ziqing, has said to his teammates to just enjoy and work better against United Adaikes.
Matchday 2 will be held on February 11 with Min-Su VS United Adaikes' match set as the second game.
MIZUNO and the entire country extends its warmest congratulations to the Larxian National Team with its first win against Blue Bubble. Popular ice cream brand Lolalo of Universal Foodsphere has sent gift packs and complimentary ice creams to the Larxian National Team.

Zoran - The Minsunese State Rugby Team, MIZUNO, won its first match in the 3rd Rugby World Cup in Zoran against the Nagaraningrad Rugby Union. With a score of 8-3, MIZUNO made the crowd go wild. Captain Han Ziqing said that the match was intense. MIZUNO won Group D's first match held in The Conquest Ring, Yemiduga City, Zoran. 
The sports fan back home in Min-Su held a a small victory party with people flocking the streets screaming "ビクトリー". Tatelco Home Fibre, Min-Su's fastest fibre internet, began offering 10% off on select plans in honor of MIZUNO's first win. 
MIZUNO will have its second match in Group D against the United Adaikes. Coach Wang Ang has foreseen that a match against United Adaikes will stop MIZUNO's journey in the RCW3. Captain of MIZUNO, Han Ziqing, has said to his teammates to just enjoy and work better against United Adaikes.
Matchday 2 will be held on February 11 with Min-Su VS United Adaikes' match set as the second game.
MIZUNO and the entire country extends its warmest congratulations to the Larxian National Team with its first win against Blue Bubble. Popular ice cream brand Lolalo of Universal Foodsphere has sent gift packs and complimentary ice creams to the Larxian National Team.