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Nagasaki Hokuyodai Seals Hanazono Spot as Prefectural Finals Fill 105th Tournament Field

The national championship opens December 27 at Hanazono, setting a short runway for qualifiers to sharpen before the draw.

Overview

  • Nagasaki Hokuyodai beat Nagasaki Kita 12–0 in the prefectural final with second‑half tries by 梁瀬爽太 and 村中響 and a shutout defense.
  • The victory delivers back‑to‑back qualification and a 23rd overall Hanazono appearance for Nagasaki Hokuyodai.
  • Tosa Juku secured Kochi’s berth for the first time in seven tournaments, according to Mainichi.
  • Mainichi also reported Sunday wins by Tokai Dai Osaka Gyosei 80–5 over Kinki University High School and Josho Gakuen 52–7 over Kansai University Hokuyo, with Onomichi extending a 19‑tournament streak.
  • Nagasaki Hokuyodai’s captain 山口貴生 highlighted year‑long preparation paying off, and coach 品川英貴 vowed to lift the level for the national stage.