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. #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/jdXQlyD2ZM — Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 13, 2019Earlier, the Rugby Canada Twitter page had expressed disappointment that their game against Namibia was not going ahead, but that they understood the decision. Kyodo News service have reported 19 fatalities and 16 missing people, along with around 100 people who have been injured.

Source: Irish Examiner October 13, 2019 07:41 UTC