Why Are Japanese Rugby Fans Dancing With Leeks?

Published October 27th, 2019 - 11:09 GMT
 Japanese Rugby Fans Dancing with Leeks (Twitter)
Japanese Rugby Fans Dancing with Leeks (Twitter)
Highlights
Twitter users couldn't contain their glee after the leek-waving spectators were filmed during ITV's coverage of the game just after half time on Sunday morning. 

Twitter errupted with joy when it spotted Japanese rugby fans dancing with leeks during Wales' World Cup semi-final against South Africa. 

Cameras at the International Stadium in Yokohama captured half a dozen Japanese men wearing Wales shirts as they waved their leeks in the air. 

They were joined by another local supporter who was painted in their rivals' South Africa's colours - but decided to join in with the dancing anyway. 

Wales and South Africa are battling it out for a place in the final, where they will face England next Saturday. 

Twitter users couldn't contain their glee after the leek-waving spectators were filmed during ITV's coverage of the game just after half time on Sunday morning. 

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One wrote: 'OH MY GOD. THOSE JAPANESE DANCING WITH THE LEEKS.' 

Another person posted: 'I love the Japanese fans for the Welsh. HOLD UP THOSE LEEKS AND DANCE.' 

Someone else commented: 'THE JAPANESE SPECTATORS HAVE LEEKS TO SUPPORT THE WELSH. GOD BLESS THEM.' 

Another fan wrote: 'These Japanese Wales rugby supporters living their best damn lives with their leeks is everything you need to see today.'  

Leeks are an official symbol of Wales, with legends claiming their patron Saint David orderded his men to wear leeks on their helmets to identify themselves in battle.  

The Dragons and the Springboks are battling it out for the right to play England in the final in Yokohama on Saturday.

If the Welsh get through to their first final, it will be the first time two northern hemisphere teams face off for the title.

Supporters were seen in the grounds of the International Stadium suitably dressed for the occasion, with lycra onsies and cow-suits among the costumes on show.

They joined the players in belting out a hearty rendition of the Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, or Land Of My Fathers, ahead of the highly-anticipated match.

This article has been adapted from its original source.    

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