«Breaking Pic News» Wales turn Japanese city red ahead of 2019 World Cup

Wales have tried to steal a march on their World Cup rivals - by teaming up with a Japanese city ahead of the 2019 tournament.

Kitakyushu will turn red for Warren Gatland's men next year, with even fire engines flying the Welsh dragon, throwing their support behind Alun Wyn Jones' side.

Wales will hold a training camp in the city before the tournament, after they arrive 11 days before their opening game of the tournament against Georgia next September, looking to strengthen ties with the host nation and win over the locals - turning them into Wales fans for the tournament.

Wales have tried to steal a march on their World Cup rivals - by teaming up with a Japanese city

Kitakyushu will turn red and throw their support behind Warren Gatland's men next year

They will use the city of Kitakyushu Stadium, where Ryan Jones - the triple Six Nations Grand Slam winner and WRU's head of rugby participation - visited last month.

'The RWC presents an opportunity to build long lasting ties and we have kicked off our relationship ahead of the RWC to maximise the support for Wales,' said the former Wales captain.

'The city have been incredibly supportive of the team and we are very grateful to the mayor of Kitakyushu, Mr Kitahashi for his help in securing the training camp in the city and for throwing the weight of the region behind and in support of Wales.

'They want to turn their city red during the world cup and are encouraging their citizens to get behind the team in fourteen months' time.

Even fire engines in the Japanese city will be flying the Welsh dragon on their side

Wales will hold a training camp in the city before their opening game against Georgia

'We have just kicked off our first community programme in the city with hundreds of children, coaches and referees benefiting from sessions held across the week. For us this is an opportunity to really deliver on legacy and to do it ahead of time.

'The benefit isn't only being felt by the participants but also but our staff who were on the ground delivering the programme. 

'For them it is a great experience and career development and the effect of that will be felt back in Wales within their clubs, schools and communities.

'We are delighted to have formed this relationship and to be leading the way in terms of engagement and legacy in Japan.'

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