With body ink associated with yakuza gangsters, New Zealand’s Rugby
World Cup stars are happy to hide their artwork
The All Blacks are gamely braving Japan’s humidity and covering up their considerable collection of tattoos as they prepare for their defence of the Rugby World Cup at the weekend.
The All Blacks, who have a huge following in
Japan, are covering up so as not to fall foul of local cultural sensitivities about public displays of body ink.