Full 56-Team Field Set for 105th National High School Rugby Tournament
The tournament runs Dec. 27 to Jan. 7 at Hanazono in Higashi-Osaka.
Overview
- Meikei Gakuen clinched the Ibaraki berth to complete the expanded lineup of representatives.
- This commemorative edition adds five slots to the usual field, with extra berths for Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Aichi and Fukuoka.
- Three schools will make their debuts: Keio Shiki, Nagoya and Gifu Seitoku Gakuen.
- Defending champion Toin Gakuen returns seeking a third consecutive title in its 23rd appearance.
- Seeded teams will be announced before the Dec. 6 bracket draw in Osaka.