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Japan and Samoa meet in an intriguing Pool D clash at the Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n

Both sides are still in with a quarter-final shot despite defeats to England and Argentina respectively last time out.<\/p>\n

Samoa face Steve Borthwick\u2019s side in their final pool game and back-to-back wins could be enough to take them through, while Japan\u2019s meeting with Los Pumas on 8 October could become a last eight play-off if victory is achieved here.<\/p>\n

These two last met in the Pacific Nations Cup in July, with Samoa edging a hard-fought encounter 24-22.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything you need to know. Get all the <\/em>Rugby World Cup odds here <\/em>and the latest tips and <\/em>free bets on the World Cup here<\/em><\/u>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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When is Japan vs Samoa?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Japan vs Samoa is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Thursday 28 September at the Stadium de Toulouse.<\/p>\n

How can I watch it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the Pool D fixture live on ITV4, with coverage on the channel from 7.15pm BST. Registered users can also stream the action for free via ITVX.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re travelling abroad and want to watch the event, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN round-up is here to help and includes <\/em>deals on VPNs<\/em> in the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are and also with the terms of their service provider.<\/em><\/p>\n

Team news<\/strong><\/p>\n

Japan coach Jamie Joseph makes two backline changes to the side that started against England in Nice. Full-back Semisi Masirewa suffered an injury five minutes into that game, so Lomano Lemeki steps into the starting team, while Dylan Riley is preferred to Tomoki Osada in the centres. Seungsin Lee, who scored 17 points in the Pacific Nations Cup meeting between these two sides, is in line for a World Cup debut off the bench.<\/p>\n

There are four Samoan changes as Seilala Mapusua contends with a six-day turnaround from a defeat in the wet against Argentina. Up front, Steven Luatua and Brian Alainu\u2019uese, drop out, with Theo McFarland pushed forward into the second row to allow both Taleni Seu and Jordan Taufua to come into the back row. There\u2019s a reshuffle in the backline as well: Nigel Ah Wong and Ulupano Seuteni drop out, with Ed Fidow taking over on the wing and D\u2019Angelo Leuila offering an extra midfield playmaking option alongside Tumua Manu.<\/p>\n

Line-ups<\/strong><\/p>\n

Japan XV: <\/strong>Keita Inagaki, Shota Horie, Jiwon Gu; Jack Cornelsen, Amato Fakatava; Michael Leitch, Pieter \u2018Lappies\u2019 Labuschagne, Kazuki Himeno (captain); Yutaka Nagare, Rikiya Matsuda; Jone Naikabula, Ryoto Nakamura, Dylan Riley, Kotaro Matsushima; Lomano Lemeki.<\/p>\n

Replacements: Atsushi Sakate, Craig Millar, Asaeli Ai Valu, Warner Dearns, Kanji Shimokawa; Naoto Saito, Seungsin Lee, Tomoki Osada<\/em><\/p>\n

Samoa XV: <\/strong>James Lay, Seilala Lam, Paul Alo-Emile; Chris Vui (captain), Theo McFarland; Taleni Seu, Fritz Lee, Jordan Taufua; Jonathan Taumateine, Christian Leali\u2019ifano; Ben Lam, D\u2019Angelo Leuila, Tumua Manu, Ed Fidow; Duncan Paia\u2019aua.<\/p>\n

Replacements: Sama Malolo, Jordan Lay, Michael Alaalatoa, Steven Luatua, Alamanda Motuga; Melani Matavao, Neria Fomai, Danny Toala.<\/em><\/p>\n

Odds<\/strong><\/p>\n

Japan win 6\/4<\/p>\n

Draw 28\/1<\/p>\n

Samoa win 9\/14<\/p>\n

Get the <\/em>latest Rugby World Cup odds here<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Prediction<\/strong><\/p>\n

Samoa narrowly squeeze past Japan in an entertaining affair. Japan 26-28 Samoa.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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