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Scotland avoid South Africa-style upset against Japan

Scotland claimed a crushing 45-10 win over Japan in their Pool B clash at Kingsholm in today's op...



Scotland avoid South Africa-st...
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Scotland avoid South Africa-style upset against Japan

Scotland claimed a crushing 45-10 win over Japan in their Pool B clash at Kingsholm in today's opening match at the Rugby World Cup.

Japan only trailed 12-7 at the break, having earned a try via Amanaki Mafi, but Scotland cut loose after the restart.

Two tries from centre Mark Bennett as well as further scores from John Hardie, Tommy Seymour and Finn Russell, helping Vern Cotter's side to a crushing bonus-point victory.

The Scots have now risen to the top of Pool B after their first match of the tournament, while Japan are third after two games.

South Africa prop up the pool after losing to Japan on Saturday.

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