The wide roster: (the shirt number, such as No.1 Nishida, No.14 Ishikawa and so on)
Yanagida is back!
Head Coach: Philippe Blain
Japan Men's NT 2023
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Thanks for making the thread! Coach Blain talked about his assessment of the key and up and coming players per position in this article:
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V-League Final Stage : Play off (Day 1)
At the begin of 4th set, Otsuka tries to block Dima and landed on Dima's foot and sprained his right ankle. After that he have to go out for first aid and finally Suntory come back from behind and win over Panasonic 3-2 on their first play-off. His injured looks not that serious. After the game he can walk himself but wearing a splint. Tomorrow match with Sakai coach Thili might rest him and bring Kubiak back. (I guess)
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So happy for Yanagida! Do you guys think he will have a chance as starter or is it already locked for Ishikawa - Ran duo?
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I think ishikawa-ran duo is locked. Because coach Blain already mention them on interview recently. Yanigida is not there.
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So happy for Yanagida! Do you guys think he will have a chance as starter or is it already locked for Ishikawa - Ran duo?
He won’t start at team A over Yuki and Ran. He will have to battle for 4th OH for team A. He’s more likely lead the team B at Asian Games I think.
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He won’t start at team A over Yuki and Ran. He will have to battle for 4th OH for team A. He’s more likely lead the team B at Asian Games I think.
Even it is said that Yanagida might be as an OP by my friends because of lack of the substitute OPs.
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Even it is said that Yanagida might be as an OP by my friends because of lack of the substitute OPs.
That could be a possibility as long as he doesn't clash with Ran. I'd like to see Yana actually bolster this team rather than an addition or a test member. The 4 of them could definitely make a huge difference imo
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This should be 2023 Ryujin NIPPON new uniform by Asics!!
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Mainichi, one of the major publications in Japan, now has a dedicated features page for "volleyball" but it's 100% about Yuki Ishikawa atm lol
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Friendly match vs Poland
June 1 18:00
June 2 15:00
paid streaming will be available
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Maybe Yanagida will be included for OQT? Anyway he's never getting back that ace title.
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Maybe Yanagida will be included for OQT? Anyway he's never getting back that ace title.
Ishiikawa is still their ace right? Will Ran be the successor?
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Ishiikawa is still their ace right? Will Ran be the successor?
Yuki is the face of Japanese volleyball. Yuki, Yuji and Ran are the ace trinity. Japan always has 3 aces any more than that is just an extra.
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Yuki is the face of Japanese volleyball. Yuki, Yuji and Ran are the ace trinity. Japan always has 3 aces any more than that is just an extra.
thanks! Never know that. I only know about Saori the ace. 😂 I thought there can only be one.
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Ishiikawa is still their ace right? Will Ran be the successor?
Yuki grew a lot this year. Yesterday I talked to him and Piazza (Milano’s coach) and they both agreed that Yuki developed both on court and as a leader. IMO he is rn a top 5 OH and he is still young, so we’ll see.
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Yuki grew a lot this year. Yesterday I talked to him and Piazza (Milano’s coach) and they both agreed that Yuki developed both on court and as a leader. IMO he is rn a top 5 OH and he is still young, so we’ll see.
I saw some videos of his game in Italy and he is very good. Cannot wait to see what he can bring for NT.
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Maybe Yanagida will be included for OQT? Anyway he's never getting back that ace title.
From press conference, Nambu Masashi (Chairman of the Strengthening Committee) said "I expect him to be a driving force, using his experience. We would like Yanagida to demonstrate his experience and leadership in this national team and raise the young players. It is with such a strong feeling that I have been selected this time."
An Activity plan for Ryujin Nippon 2023.
A team will participate VNL2023, Asian Championship and OQT. B Team will go to China for Asian Games. So all member for VNL list have a big chance to go to OQT (and Asian champ). Maybe he will select as a team captain for Asian games Team to lead young Japanese member in this tournament.
Still waiting for VNL's press conference, guess they will held very soon (scheduled : late May // maybe after friendly vs China) They will announce the member and staff for 2023 like women team. TBS sports should LIVE on YouTube.
