Based on real-life events, the narrative kicks off with Japanese rugby authorities reflecting on a shameful milestone: their crushing 145-17 loss to the New Zealand All Blacks during the 1995 World Cup. These officials are now second-guessing their choice to hire Eddie Jones as the head coach for their national team in the 2015 World Cup. Determined to change Japan’s reputation as the underdog in international rugby, Jones intends to challenge traditional methods.