Japan and Samoa meet in an intriguing Pool D clash at the Rugby World Cup this evening.
Both sides are still in with a quarter-final shot despite defeats to England and Argentina respectively last time out.
Samoa face Steve Borthwick’s side in their final pool game and back-to-back wins could be enough to take them through, while Japan’s meeting with Los Pumas on 8 October could become a last-eight play-off if victory is achieved here.
These two last met in the Pacific Nations Cup in July, with Samoa edging a hard-fought encounter 24-22 and another close encounter is expected here
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Is Japan vs Samoa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup fixture
Japan and Samoa meet in an intriguing Pool D clash at the Rugby World Cup.
Both sides are still in with a quarter-final shot despite defeats to England and Argentina respectively last time out.
Samoa face Steve Borthwick’s side in their final pool game and back-to-back wins could be enough to take them through, while Japan’s meeting with Los Pumas on 8 October could become a last-eight play-off if victory is achieved here.
These two last met in the Pacific Nations Cup in July, with Samoa edging a hard-fought encounter 24-22.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Is Japan vs Samoa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup fixture
Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool D clash
Japan vs Samoa
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Japan vs Samoa in Pool D of the Rugby World Cup. Both sides can still qualify for the quarter-finals but victory this evening is a must.
Stick with us for full live coverage of an intriguing encounter in Toulouse.
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