Determined, organised, and precise, Japan thoroughly deserved their surprise victory. In the cup final Japan humbled highly-fancied Australia 26-15.
Four years ago, the Bok scrum had no answer for what Japan threw at them. Under different guidance now, can the Brave Blossoms repeat that fantastic feat?
Brisbane's biggest festival of rugby is just around the corner, with the two-day Global Rugby tens tournament kicking off on February 9 at Suncorp Stadium.