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The Match
Match Report
Ayumu Goromaru shines as Japan thrash Samoa 26-5 in the Rugby World Cup.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Japan's 26-5 win over Samoa at the Rugby World Cup.
Form, Standings, Stats
Last Game: England 59-14 Japan
Sunday, November 24 at 4.10pm in International Rugby Union Friendlies
Sunday, November 24 at 4.10pm in International Rugby Union Friendlies
Form Guide
Build-up
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Japan forwards coach Steve Borthwick: 'Samoa match is huge'
Japan forwards coach Steve Borthwick tells Sports Mole that the upcoming Rugby World Cup showdown between his side and Samoa is a "huge" match in Pool B.Sep 23, 21:53
Japan head coach Eddie Jones talks up importance of Samoa clash
Japan head coach Eddie Jones tells Sports Mole that their Pool B meeting with Samoa is an all-or-nothing match when it comes to their quarter-final hopes.Sep 23, 17:54
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