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Japan boost knockout hopes by holding off 14-man Samoa
Japan boosted their chances of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the second successive time as they beat an ill disciplined Samoa 28-22 in Toulouse, a result which sent England through to the last eight on Thursday.
Georgia desperate to show their quality against Fiji
LYON, France :Georgia coach Levan Maisashvili has rejigged his backline after his side's disappointing World Cup draw against Portugal as the Lelos look to finally show what they are capable of against Fiji in their third Pool C match on Saturday.
Townsend looks to wider squad for victory over Romania
:Prop Javan Sebastian will make his first start for Scotland as one of 13 changes to the side to face Romania in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash in Lille on Saturday, where a victory will keep Gregor Townsend’s team in with a chance of making the quarter-finals.
'Jack is back' - Conan set to be available for Scotland encounter
Ireland will head towards their final Rugby World Cup Pool B game against Scotland with a full squad to choose from, with Jack Conan set to be available after close to eight weeks out injured.
All the song and dance at Rugby World Cup: Boks brace for Tongan spin on the haka
By now, the Springboks have seen and heard enough All Black hakas to venture a line or two themselves if the mood strikes.
Scotland change 13 for Romania as Sebastian earns first start
Prop Javan Sebastian will make his first start for Scotland as one of 13 changes to the side to face Romania in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash in Lille on Saturday, where a victory will keep Gregor Townsend’s team in with a chance of making the quarter-finals.
Next steps for Namibia are the most important – coach Coetzee
MARSEILLE, France : Namibia received double the number of yellow and red cards than they scored tries at the Rugby World Cup in France, but coach Allister Coetzee believes it has been a “step forward” for a side still seeking a first win at the global showpiece event.