Gion and Iwashimizu join the Jinko rugby team. Captain Sekizan Takuya imposes a brutal training exercise known as "the turtle" on Gion, who wants to practice tackling. Will Gion be able to successfully tackle the large Sekizan?!
Gion and Iwashimizu join the Jinko rugby team. Captain Sekizan Takuya imposes a brutal training exercise known as "the turtle" on Gion, who wants to practice tackling. Will Gion be able to successfully tackle the large Sekizan?!
The practice game against Keijo High, one of Kanagawa's top four teams, begins. Iwashizumi faces off against Miyuki Atsushi, the friend he injured during middle school.
The match takes a turn for the worse under their opponents' skillfull assault. In order to change the flow of the game, Sekizan subs in the amateur Gion! Will Gion have a chance to shine in his very first match? Jinko VS Keijo finally comes to a close!!
The Jinko rugby club's training camp has begun. As the team engages in intense practice, a lone man appears and tells them they're wasting their time. The harsh words of former national team coach Komori Shingo leave the team at a loss.
The first thing the hot-tempered sore loser Ebumi ever became passionate about... was rugby. And because of his attitude, he can't tolerate the lukewarm approach of his teammates!
For Gion, who joined the rugby team after being charmed by tackling, rugby = tackling. Even during an intrasquad match, Gion neglects teamwork and the basics in favor of tackling and tackling and tackling... Komori has some harsh words for Gion!
Second place school Todo-dai Sagami continues to impress... Not only are they strong, but their clever play produces advantageous situations for them throughout the game.
With their game against Todo-dai Sagami over, the Jinko rugby team has even more work to do. At Komori's suggestion, they engage in an unusual practice session on the beach! Gion begins to wonder if there's a better position for him on the team...
Gion and Kamo have arrived at Ryoin Academy to spy on the team. Gion's path has become clear to him, while Kamo is overwhelmed by the amazing prowess of Ryoin.
Since meeting Sekito, Gion has begun to see his own path. In order to become a flanker, he chooses to particiate in the fowards' practice. Gion is inspired by the hard work of the forwards of one of the best teams in Kangawa.