The Brighton Miracle
Inspired by true events, the story begins with Japanese rugby officials dwelling on a humiliating anniversary, a 145-17 defeat by the New Zealand All Blacks in the 1995 World Cup. Officials question their decision to appoint Eddie Jones, to coach their national team for the 2015 World Cup. Jones plans to defy convention in order to put a stop to Japan being the laughing stock of world rugby.
Cast
Temuera Morrison
Eddie Jones
Lasarus Ratuere
Michael Leitch
Sumire
Satomi Leitch
Masa Yamaguchi
JR
Youki Kudoh
Nellie Jones
Yutaka Izumihara
Ayumi Goromaru
Kei Kudo
Toshiaki Hirose
Motoki Kobayashi
Hidenori
Erich Chikashi Linzbichler
Murai
Akira Bradley
Shimada
Eddie Jones
Himself
Michael Leitch
Himself
Marc Dal Maso
Himself
Takenori Omura
Himself (J.R.)
Toshiaki Hirose
Himself
Videos
Storyline
Inspired by true events, the story begins with Japanese rugby officials dwelling on a humiliating anniversary, a 145-17 defeat by the New Zealand All Blacks in the 1995 World Cup. Officials question their decision to appoint Eddie Jones, to coach their national team for the 2015 World Cup. Jones plans to defy convention in order to put a stop to Japan being the laughing stock of world rugby.
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