In the middle of the Rugby World Cup held in Japan this fall, the game between Namibia and Canada was canceled due to a strong typhoon. Because of this, the game was treated as a draw, and the Canadian team was eliminated from the competition in the first-round matches. However, the Canadian players stayed on in the area, and volunteered to help remove mud from the roads in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, which had been badly hit by the typhoon. Meanwhile, Namibia players held a party for the fans to cheer up the local people in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture. Many people posted on social media that they were impressed by their rugby spirit.