WATCH: Canada players assist with recovery efforts after Typhoon Hagibis
The Canadian rugby team have been hailed for assisting with recovery efforts after their final pool game against Namibia was called off due to Typhoon Hagibis.
In a video from the official Rugby World Cup Twitter pages, footage shows members of the squad cleaning mud and debris from the streets in Japan.
Following the cancellation of their match in Kamaishi, @RugbyCanada players headed out to help with recovery efforts, showing the true values of the game.
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 13, 2019
Amazing scenes and brilliant to see from the team. #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/jdXQlyD2ZM
Earlier, the Rugby Canada Twitter page had expressed disappointment that their game against Namibia was not going ahead, but that they understood the decision.
While we are disappointed, we understand the safety concerns surrounding the cancellation of our #RWC2019 match against Namibia (1/3)
— Rugby Canada (@RugbyCanada) October 12, 2019
🔗https://t.co/D82TQWJ3QL pic.twitter.com/1gGN28pfJB
A moment's silence was observed ahead of the game between the USA and Tonga after the typhoon caused massive flooding in Japan. Kyodo News service have reported 19 fatalities and 16 missing people, along with around 100 people who have been injured.
A moment's silence is observed ahead of #USAvTGA in solidarity of everyone affected by Typhoon Hagibis.
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 13, 2019
The typhoon was one of the largest and most powerful to hit Japan in recent years, causing significant damage, disruption and, sadly, loss of life. #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/4cwCuKSINv
