Rugby World Cup: All Blacks cover up tattoos in Japan to tackle yakuza link

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. Related: Japan tries to please Rugby World Cup fans with rethink on tattooed bather ban Continue reading...