Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool D - Japan v Samoa

by The TRU Team Friday 29 September 2023

Japan managed to overcome a stern resistance from a 14-man Samoa side as they sealed a 28-22 victory to keep their hope of quarter-final alive. Here are the highlights from the Pool D encounter.

Hunter Paisami will start at midfield for Australia

Massimo De Lutiis poised to become Wallaby No.1000

13 August 2026

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii ruled out of second Japan Test

11 August 2026

Wallabies lock Miles Amatosero receives a three-match ban after his red card for dangerous play during Australia’s victory over Japan.

Wallabies lock Miles Amatosero banned for three matches

11 August 2026

Fraser McReight was one of the try scorer for Australia

Wallabies start Les Kiss era with thrilling win over Japan

08 August 2026

Eddie Jones reveals his ambition to establish a Japanese NRL team, believing Japan could build a competitive rugby league franchise.

Eddie Jones reveals dream of Japan NRL Team

08 August 2026

Samoa rugby faces a major crisis after the government withdrew support for Lakapi Samoa

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30 July 2026

Romain Ntamack was part of the winning France side

Lamothe and Jalibert star as France beat Japan

18 July 2026

Robbie Henshaw was one of the try scorer for Ireland

Ireland defeat Japan to stay unbeaten

11 July 2026

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool D - Japan v Samoa

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