Thanks Brahmin for such a great insight. I always knew (and obviously can see) there's something wrong with the current MB line up but really, numbers do speak for themselves. Literally have no idea what Iwasaka is doing at the moment. Either Kana Ohno or Araki would be a far better choice than Nana, period.
Anh big big applause for sitenoise to make this topic alive . Im pretty head of heels about Japan's team as much as you are but definitely not able to express and follow them as detailed and closely as you do now. Keep it up .
I think Araki is having a break if I'm right. Or not been called for this wgp to give way to some younger MB's to gain more experience. Also Kana Ohno is still recovering from her injury. And I guess it's time for some MB's like iwasaka to have the opportunity to play. But unfortunately she seems to be struggling with her attacks. Also she doesn't use slide/running attacks. That's why she's a bit more predictable. But I'm impressed with okumura. She delivers when it's needed. She's very fast and have good sliding attacks. It was a very nail biting game.. But congrats to nippo team.