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Hosts Japan return to action this morning as they take on Samoa in Toyota.
The Brave Blossoms will be looking to maintain their winning record after sensationally beating Ireland last weekend, having opened their campaign with a victory over a Russia.
Japan are targeting a first Rugby World Cup quarter-final after falling in the group stage four years ago, despite winning three matches.
Beating Samoa would put them in a strong position to reach the last eight ahead of their final pool game against Scotland on 13 October.
As for their opponents, Samoa head into this fixture on the back of their 34-0 hammering by Scotland on Monday and have had a tough four-day turnaround to take into account.
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What time does it start?
Japan vs Samoa kicks off at 7.30pm Japan Standard Time, which is 11.30am BST, on Saturday 5 October.
Where can I watch it?
ITV1 will be broadcasting the match. Alternatively, you can live stream the fixture via the ITV Hub on your smartphone, laptop or tablet.
Teams
Japan: Ryohei Yamanaka, Kotaro Matsushima, Timothy Lafaele, Ryoto Nakamura, Lomano Lemeki, Yu Tamura, Yutaka Nagare; Kazuki Himeno, Pieter Labuschagne (C), Michael Leitch, James Moore, Wimpie van der Walt, Jiwon Koo, Atsushi Sakate, Keita Inagaki.
Samoa: Tim Nanai-Williams, Ah See Tuala, Alapati Leiua, Henry Taefu, Ed Fidow, Ulupano Seuteni, Dwayne Polataivao; Jack Lam (C), TJ Ioane, Chris Vui, Kane Le'aupepe, Piula Faasalele, Michael Alaalatoa, Seilala Lam, Jordan Lay.
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