South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus considers adding Japan into the Rugby Championship are anintriguing proposal but fears logistical hurdles can make it impossible.
The hosts lit up this seasons World Cup with a series of displays before crashing out in Tokyo to the Springboks.
Even though Erasmus team are looking forward following their triumph that is 26-3 following Sunday to a semi-final showdown with Wales, the Brave Blossoms confront a return to the outer limits of the game.
As a Tier Two outfit, Japan compete annually at the Pacific Nations Cup and the Asia Rugby Championship but there are calls for these to be admitted to the Rugby Championship to improve their development with regular clashes from New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina.
However, Boks coach Erasmus isnt convinced that the idea will take off.
He said:Itd be interesting, I think that its a great debate to have. Their kind of play could be something intriguing.
But then all the queries, the weather, possible problems and solutions, negative and positive, I just wouldnt know that. I have not really put my thinking hat on about that.
It appears like a fantastic proposition, but it comes to whether it is logistically and financially possible, can it make sense in broadcasting, travel-wise?
I really do know the brand they perform is exciting and they would really match. However, aside from that I would be dumb to comment because Im not part of those talks.
Japan looked to replicate their shock win over the Springboks from four decades back.
Their relentless pace and energy in attack has tripped up Scotland and Ireland in this years contest but Erasmus sent his hitters out and succeeded in overpowering their smaller opponents.
Giant prop Tendai Mtawarira was blessed never to be sent off for a shocking ditch tackle on opposite amount Keita Inagaki and with that let-off after Makazole Mapimpi scored both sides of a Faf De Klerk try that the South Africans grunted their way to victory.
Coach Jamie Joseph couldnt confuse his Brave Blossoms although the final scoreline was harsh on Japan.
Im just really pleased with the Japan group and all the gamers, he explained.
Weve had massive support, the players knew that and it really helped us.
Occasionally home benefit can work against you personally but the support was fantastic.
The last five minutes of the Test match revealed what type of group this is. We still had the mindset although we were down by points. People just kept on becoming.
We refused to lie and I am really proud of this as a coach. And that.
I cant tell you anything about whats next but I know Japanese rugby is in a fantastic spot now.
The players along with the new rugby theyve been playing, it is inspiring. The only difference is everyone is observing us.
The rugby hasnt altered, but currently theres been an audience. It is made a voice to your team in that respect and hopefully that will give endings for Japanese children, and thats best.
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