Rugby Union - Japan Training - Warwick School - 7/10/15 Japan's Ayumu Goromaru during training Action Images via Reuters / Darren Staples Livepic
CARDIFF (Reuters) - Japan's Rugby World Cup fate could already be decided before they take on the United States in their final Pool B match in Gloucester on Sunday, but if Samoa throw them a lifeline they will be ready to grasp it.
Scotland's two bonus points mean they will claim second place in the pool with a win over the Samoans on Saturday, sending the Brave Blossoms home whatever the result of the final match of the opening round (kickoff 1900 GMT).
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