Jessie Kriel endures the rain

World Rugby and Japan Rugby 2019 are monitoring Typhoon Mitag, which is developing off the south west coast of Japan.

Based on the latest information from the Japan Meteorological Agency, the typhoon could bring high winds and heavy rain to the southern island of Kyushu on Wednesday, possibly impacting the France versus USA match at Fukuoka.

The latest information indicates that the typhoon is moving further away from Japan’s coastline than originally predicted, and the impact risk is reducing.

However, in the best interests of the teams and the integrity of the tournament, RWC organizers have informed France and the USA of the contingency plans in the event that adverse weather means that it is not possible to play the match in Fukuoka on the scheduled date.

World Rugby and Japan Rugby are continue to closely monitor the developing situation in partnership with the weather information provider, local authorities, transport providers and the teams, and will provide a further update tomorrow.