The Seiji Hirao Memorial Game at Noevir Stadium on Saturday did not produce a lot of the flowing rugby the former Kobe Steel and Japan great was known for.But the man dubbed "Mr. Rugby" would -- despite the result -- have been happy at the event, Kobe's first-ever test match and an occasion that showcased its ability to be a superb host and venue at Rugby World Cup 2019.Indiscipline cost the Brave Blossoms dear as they went down 25-22 to the Azzurri in front of a packed stadium in the port city Hirao made his home before he passed away on Oct. 20, 2016."Hirao-san was very much Kobe rugby," …READ FULL ARTICLE