While Seven Sharp host Hilary Barry's earned herself a day off after covering the royal shenanigans, co-host Jeremy Wells didn't do nearly as much work.
So Seven Sharp sent Jeremy to Japan to test the waters - 365 days out from the Rugby World Cup - to see if the country is match-fit.
Jeremy went along with reporter Lucas de Jong to check out what treats Japan has on offer for Kiwi rugby fans.
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