Ireland coach Joe Schmidt praises Japan after shock defeat at Rugby World Cup
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt admitted Japan had raised their game to 'furious' levels after stunning them 19-12 in Shizuoka.
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt admitted Japan had raised their game to 'furious' levels after stunning them 19-12 in Shizuoka.
Nowell has not played since the Premiership final in June, while Vunipola has clocked up just 17 minutes of game time since May but they look likely to make their first appearance in Japan.
South Africa bounced back after their defeat to New Zealand last week with a resounding victory over Namibia to earn a foothold in Pool B.
Fiji finally found their flair as they bounced back from their shock World Cup defeat by Uruguay with a resounding 45-10 win over Georgia that sent a warning to their next opponents Wales.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It is not often you get a full nineday lay-off in tournament rugby these days and using this period to optimum effect is important for Eddie Jones and England.
Martin Johnson still remembers the message Clive Woodward delivered to England's pack when he first took on the coaching job in 1997 - 'Be scary'.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: It does not take long for a couple of rugby fans to pick out Quade Cooper from the crowds beneath the glow of Osaka's neon billboards.
EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: World Rugby chief Agustin Pichot says the governing body will not back down on their stance over high tackles - even if critics claim the game is going soft.
ROB ROBERTSON IN KOBE: Japan's sensational 19-12 victory over Ireland yesterday has forced the Scots to go chasing a bonus-point victory over Samoa in Kobe tomorrow.
CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: Stage two of England's global mission begins on Saturday morning with what Eddie Jones calls a 'test of manhood' against Argentina.
Azzurro batte il record italiano detenuto per 30 anni da Antibo
DYLAN HARTLEY: When the two packs set up for the first scrum, there is always a very calm moment before the hit when you go through the processes that you've spent hours perfecting.
NIK SIMON IN JAPAN: England centre Piers Francis has escaped a ban for a high shot on Will Hooley following a disciplinary hearing in Tokyo.
NIK SIMON AT TOKYO STADIUM: Referee Romain Poite penalised centre Samu Kerevi after his leading forearm slipped into the throat of Rhys Patchell.
WILL KELLEHER AT THE TOKYO STADIUM: Warren Gatland was lorded as Wales' Mr Motivator after inspiring them to their first World Cup win over Australia in 32 years.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: That was an exceptional Wales win full of promise and potential for even bigger challenges ahead but now the team and the rugby nation must keep their feet on the ground.
CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: As Kyle Sinckler gears up for the games of his life, the England prop has had fresh cause to thank Eddie Jones for his ability to spot a precious gem among the rough diamonds.
CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: England made it three wins out of three in the Rugby World Cup. Sportsmail rates each England player out of 10 for their performance in Tokyo.
Second-half goals from Scott Robinson and Lyndon Dykes saw Livingston stun 10-man Celtic 2-0.
Scotland face a do-or-die scenario in just their second Pool A match of the Rugby World Cup. You can follow all the action from the Kobe Misaki Stadium as it happens HERE. Kick-off 11.15am.
Inter Milan welcome Juventus on Sunday night in a highly-anticipated clash which already has all the credentials of a Serie A title contender.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: We have often seen short-handed teams raise their game significantly, while those with a full complement can take their foot off the gas and struggle.
With prop Demba Bamba out with a thigh problem, France announced on social media that Uini Atonio (below) would replace him. But they deleted the tweet after discovering he was injured.
WILL KELLEHER IN OTSU: The reserve fly-half kicked 14 points having replaced concussed Dan Biggar in the first half - steering the Welsh home. And his team-mates were delighted.
Куплю туринг-грэвел раму, размера хл, с предложениями в личку.
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