Japan have confirmed their place for the 2015 Rugby World Cup and have set up a clash with two-time world champions South Africa at the American Express Community Stadium.*
The two countries meet in the opening Pool B fixture on Saturday 19th September, 4.45pm kick-off, before the Amex hosts Samoa versus USA on the Sunday at 12 noon in the other group B contest. *
Japan, the 2019 tournament hosts, sealed their qualification with a 49-8 win over Hong Kong to clinch the Asia Five Nations title, maintaining their record of appearing in every World Cup to date.*
Coach Eddie Jones said, "It was a tough old game but we have achieved our first goal, to qualify for the World Cup, which is fantastic.
"Now the next target is to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup, so everything we do from now on is about making sure we are in a position to reach the quarter-finals."
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The two countries meet in the opening Pool B fixture on Saturday 19th September, 4.45pm kick-off, before the Amex hosts Samoa versus USA on the Sunday at 12 noon in the other group B contest. *
Japan, the 2019 tournament hosts, sealed their qualification with a 49-8 win over Hong Kong to clinch the Asia Five Nations title, maintaining their record of appearing in every World Cup to date.*
Coach Eddie Jones said, "It was a tough old game but we have achieved our first goal, to qualify for the World Cup, which is fantastic.
"Now the next target is to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup, so everything we do from now on is about making sure we are in a position to reach the quarter-finals."
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