Rugby-Pride prevails despite defeat for World Cup debutants Chile

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool D - Japan v Chile - Stadium Municipal de Toulouse, Toulouse, France - September 10, 2023 Chile's Jose Ignacio Larenas in action REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

TOULOUSE, France (Reuters) - Chile showed no signs of nerves as entered their first World Cup against Japan, even taking an early lead before their opponents' experience made the difference in their Pool D match on Sunday.

Japan prevailed 42-12 with six converted tries, but Chile, one of three South American teams in the tournament in France, played boldly throughout despite picking up two yellow cards.