Rugby-Japan already looking forward to 'Grand Final' against Argentina


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 29 Sep 2023

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool D - Japan v Samoa - Stadium Municipal de Toulouse, Toulouse, France - September 28, 2023 Samoa's Christian Leali'ifano in action with Japan's Jone Naikabula REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

(Reuters) - Japan quickly turned their focus to their Pool D decider against Argentina after beating Samoa 28-22 on Thursday as they eye a second consecutive quarter-final spot at the Rugby World Cup.

The Brave Blossoms were on top of things in Toulouse and prevailed with three tries by Pieter Labuschagne, Michael Leitch, Kazuki Himeno and 13 points from the boot of Rikiya Matsuda.

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