The Japan National Team, who have one win and one loss so far in the first round of the Rugby World Cup in France, will face Samoa from 1 a.m. on 1 Japan time.
We will report on the important matches that will determine the fate of the first round for Japan.
In addition, scrum-half Ryudai, who serves as vice-captain of the Japan National Team, will miss this match. Saito Naoto, who had been in the squad as a reserve, was added to the reserve position, and FUKUDA Kenta was added to the reserves.
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《Breaking news》
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Japan National Team Squad *3 starters changed from the previous match
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Samoa National Team Squad *Four starters have been changed from the previous match.
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What are the conditions for Japan to advance to the first round?
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《Highlights》The key is "set pieces" and "kicking tactics"
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《Breaking news》
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Japan National Team Squad *3 starters changed from the previous match
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Samoa National Team Squad *Four starters have been changed from the previous match.
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What are the conditions for Japan to advance to the first round?
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《Highlights》The key is "set pieces" and "kicking tactics"
《Breaking news》
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Japan National Team Squad *3 starters changed from the previous match
【FW (Forward)】
1. Keita Inagaki (33) 2. Shota Horie (37) 3. Guchi Gen (29) 4. Jack Cornelsen (28) 5. Amato Fakatava (28) 6. Michael Leech (34)
7. Peter Labuskafni (34) 8. Kazuki Himeno (29) ○ Captain ○
[BK (Bucks)]
*9. Naoto Saito (26) 10. Rikiya Matsuda (29) 11. Jone Naikabra (29) 12. Ryoto Nakamura (32)
*13.Dylan Riley (26)14.Kotaro Matsushima(30)*15.Lemeki Romano Lava (34)【Reserve members (8)
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16. Atsushi Sakate (30) / 17. Craig Miller (32) / 18. Val Asaeri Ai (34) / 19. Warner Dians (21) / 20. Koji Shimokawa (24) / 21. Kenta Fukuda (26) / 22. Dylan Riley (26) / 23. Lemeki Romano Lava (34)
Ryu was scheduled to start at scrum-half, but he had to miss the match due to a change in the squad on the day. Saito, who was in the squad as a substitute, entered the position of Ryu, and Kenta Fukuda, who was not in the squad, entered the reserve. Ryu did not show up for the training session the day before the match, and the team manager explained that he had adjusted his condition at the hotel.
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Samoa National Team Squad *Four starters have been changed from the previous match.
【FW (Forward)】
1. James Ray (29) 2. Seirala Lam (34) 3. Paul Allo Emile (31) 4. Chris Bui (30) ○Co-captain ○
5.Theo McFarland (27)
*6.Tareni Jr. Agaese Sew (29) 7. Fritz Lee (35) *8. Sa Jordan Tauhua (31) [BK (Bucks)] 9. Jonathan Taumateine (27) 10. Christian Lealifano (36)
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Ben Lam (32) *12.Alai D'Angelo Leuila (26) 13.Tumua Manu (30)*14.Ed Fidow (30)15.Duncan Paiaaua (28)[Reserve (8)
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16. Sama Malolo (25) / 17. Jordan Rey (30) / 18. Michael Alaalatoa (32) / 19. Steven Ruatua (32) / 20. Allamanda Motuga (29) / 21. Melanie Matabao (27) / 22. Neria Fomai (31) / 23. Danny Toala (24)
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What are the conditions for Japan to advance to the first round?
Each team has played two to three matches, with England in first place having won all three matches and Chile in fifth place, who have lost all three matches. The remaining three teams have finished their two matches, with second-place Samoa, third-place Japan and fourth-place Argentina tied with one win and one loss. Samoa are second (+2) and third (+3) Japan on goal difference.
The top two teams from each pool will advance to the playoffs, and England, who have already won three games to increase their points tally to 1, are almost certain to advance through the first round. If we don't win both of the remaining matches against Samoa and Argentina in the Japan, it will be tough to get through to the first round.
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《Highlights》The key is "set pieces" and "kicking tactics"
World No. 13 Japan narrowly lost to world No. 12 Samoa in a test match in July, 7-22. While Samoa is characterized by quick attacks, Japan Samoa is expected to counter with strong plays that make the most of their physicality.
One of the key points is set-pieces such as scrums. Against Samoa's strong forwards, it will be important for Japan to compete with them in a well-organized scrum like they showed in the previous match against England. In addition, against Samoa, who is competing in a power match when their bodies collide with each other, the key is to keep the opponent's advance tenaciously with two tackles that have been strengthened in the Japan.
In attack, effective kicking tactics are key. As for Japan, we want to break down the opponent's defence by interweaving kicks behind the opponent's defensive line and continue to play in the area where we have the upper hand. While Samoa will play this match in 24 days, the Japan has 2 days between matches, so the players have an advantage in terms of physical recovery and preparation. In the event of a close match, it is also important for Japan to be able to surpass the momentum and score points at the end of the game.