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Rugby World Cup: Japan squad

Japan player Jack Cornelsen attends a press conference in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 5, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Argentina on Oct. 8.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan squad

Japan player Warner Dearns attends a press conference in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 5, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Argentina on Oct. 8.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players train in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 4, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Argentina on Oct. 8.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players train in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 4, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Argentina on Oct. 8.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan assistant coach Brown

Tony Brown, assistant coach of Japan's men's national rugby team, takes part in training during the Rugby World Cup in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 25, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan assistant coach Brown

Tony Brown, assistant coach of Japan's men's national rugby team, attends a press conference during the Rugby World Cup in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 9, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Kotaro Matsushima (R) of Japan carries the ball forward with Michael Leitch in support during the second half of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Jone Naikabula (R) of Japan tackles a Samoan player during the second half of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Japan players take a lap of honor after their victory over Rugby World Cup Pool D opponents Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Michael Leitch flashes a smile after helping Japan defeat Rugby World Cup Pool D opponents Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Japan players wave to fans in the stands after their victory over Rugby World Cup Pool D opponents Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Japan players wave to fans in the stands after their victory over Rugby World Cup Pool D opponents Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Japan players take a lap of honor after their victory over Rugby World Cup Pool D opponents Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Ryoto Nakamura (C) of Japan tackles a Samoan player during the second half of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Japan players sing their national anthem ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Keita Inagaki (back) of Japan gets ready to tackle a Samoan player during the first half of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Shota Horie (R) of Japan is shown a yellow card and a possible upgrade signal during the first half of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Japan full-back Lomano Lava Lemeki (L) attempts to break through a tackle by Samoa's Duncan Paia'aua during the first half of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Shota Horie of Japan attempts to break a tackle by Samoan players during the first half of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Kanji Shimokawa (R) and Warner Dearns of Japan tackle a Samoan player during the second half of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Michael Leitch (C) carries the ball forward in a Japan maul with his teammate Jack Cornelsen pushing from behind during the second half of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Rikiya Matsuda of Japan kicks a penalty goal during the first half of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Kazuki Himeno (2nd from bottom) of Japan scores a try from a driving maul during the second half of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Michael Leitch scores a try for Japan during the first half of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Pieter Labuschagne (C) scores a try for Japan during the first half of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Japan players sing their national anthem ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Japan players watch the Samoan team perform the Siva Tau war dance ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Samoa

Japan players are pictured on the pitch after pre-game warmup ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players huddle during training in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 27, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa the following day.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players train in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 27, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa the following day.

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Rugby World Cup: Samoa team training

Samoa players train in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 27, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Japan the following day.

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Rugby World Cup: Samoa team training

Samoa players train in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 27, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Japan the following day.

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Rugby World Cup: Samoa team

Paul Alo-Emile of Samoa speaks at a press conference in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 27, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Japan the following day.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players huddle during training in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 26, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players train in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 26, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players train in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 26, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players train in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 26, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players train in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 26, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players train in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 26, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players run during training in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 26, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players train in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 26, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players run during training in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 26, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players huddle during training in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 25, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team training

Japan players huddle during training in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 25, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan squad

Japan player Shota Horie attends a press conference in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 25, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team's training

Japan players train in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 25, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team's training

Japan players train in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 25, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team's training

Japan players train in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 25, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan team's training

Japan players train in Toulouse, France, on Sept. 25, 2023, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 28.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan squad

Japan rugby players arrive at an airport in Toulouse, France, ahead of a Rugby World Cup pool D match against Samoa on Sept. 21, 2023.