FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2019 - Pool C - France v Argentina - Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 21, 2019 France players applaud fans after the match REUTERS/Issei Kato
SHIZUOKA, Japan (Reuters) - The drop goal is by far the rarest form of scoring in rugby, but it has a rich history at the World Cup - including deciding two finals - and looks to be making a comeback again in Japan this year as a weapon to unlock tight contests.
Already it has proven decisive in two matches in Japan, as Camille Lopez slotted a late kick to see France beat Argentina 23-21, while Dan Biggar and Rhys Patchell were both successful as Wales defeated Australia 29-25.
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