2019 Rugby World Cup mascots revealed

By Rusiate Baleilevuka

Saturday 27/01/2018

Next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan has unveiled its official mascots 'Ren' and 'G' [Photo: AP]

The 2019 Rugby World Cup mascots have been revealed.

They are two mythical, lion‑like creatures that were believed in ancient Japan to chase away evil and bring happiness.

The Japanese mascots, named Ren and G, were unveiled yesterday by tournament organisers.

Introducing Ren-G, the official mascot for #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/95BKmf1chO
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) January 26, 2018

Similar depictions often appear in traditional Japanese theatre. Ren is the parent, and G is the offspring.

Organisers said the two were genderless.

The Rugby World Cup, the first in Asia, opens next year on September 20 and closes with the final on November 2nd in Yokohama.

Source: Stuff.co

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