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Pumas edge Japan to book Wales quarter-final

Mateo Carreras scored a hat-trick of tries as Argentina beat Japan in a thriller in Nantes on Sunday to set up a World Cup quarter-final against Wales.

RECAP: Japan vs Argentina

Pumas wing Mateo Carreras scored a hat-trick of tries in Nantes on Sunday as Argentina beat Japan to secure a quarter-final showdown against Wales in Marseille.

Japan's number eight and captain Kazuki Himeno (R) screams in celebration at Japan's victory at the end of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Japan and Samoa at the Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, southwestern France on September 28, 2023.

Japan avoid tinkering for Pumas clash

Japan coach Jamie Joseph has made just one change to his starting XV from their 28-22 victory against Samoa for the crunch World Cup match against Argentina in Nantes on Sunday.

Argentinas Julian Montoya (C) reacts after his try during the Rugby Championship match between Argentina and Australia at Commbank Stadium in Sydney on July 15, 2023. / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Montoya back to lead powered-up Pumas

Julian Montoya is among the returning veterans as Argentina reverted to a full-strength lineup for the crucial Pool D clash against Japan on Sunday.

Japan’s victory sends England to playoffs

Japan survived a ferocious fightback by 14-man Samoa in Toulouse on Thursday, tightening their grip on second place in World Cup Pool D and ensuring leaders England would reach the quarter-finals.

RECAP: Japan vs Samoa

Japan held on to edge Samoa in a pulsating World Cup Pool D clash in Toulouse on Thursday night.

Japan's centre Dylan Riley breaks away during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between England and Japan at Stade de Nice in Nice, southern France on September 17, 2023.

Japan change two for Samoa clash

Jamie Joseph has announced two changes to Japan’s starting lineup for the Pool D match against Samoa on Thursday.

England's outside centre Joe Marchant celebrates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between England and Japan at Stade de Nice in Nice, southern France on September 17, 2023.

England labour to victory over Japan

England battled to a bonus-point victory over Japan in their second error-strewn World Cup match in Nice on Sunday to set themselves up as likely Pool D winners.

RECAP: England vs Japan

England recovered from a slow start in Nice on Sunday to bank a convincing win against Japan in a Pool D.

Leitch sets Japan record, Lappies returns

Japan coach Jamie Joseph has made four changes to his starting XV from last week’s win over Chile for the Pool D match against England in Nice on Sunday.