The Latest: Japan gets bonus-point win vs Samoa at World Cup
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on Day 16 of the Rugby World Cup in Japan (all times local):
9:25 p.m.
Japan is a step closer to Rugby World Cup history after overcoming a fierce Samoa challenge 38-19 and claiming a bonus point four minutes into additional time in a nerve-shredder for a third straight win in Pool A.
The hosts now have Scotland between them and a first place in the quarterfinals for an Asian team. That would set off a party of epic proportions in Japan.
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