Japan down spectacular Rugby World Cup debutants Chile
The Brave Blossoms didn’t have all of it their very own approach in opposition to a tricky Chilean aspect, however obtained the job performed due to tries from Folau Fakatava (2), Jone Naikabula, Michael Leitch, Ryoto Nakamura and Warner Dearns.
Chile, enjoying on the world stage for the primary time, left with their pleasure intact, scoring two tries via Rodrigo Fernandez and Alfonso Escobar to introduce themselves in type.
An enormous shock appeared potential after an electrical begin by the South Americans was rewarded with a seventh-minute strive as Fernandez stole a free ball after a very good run by Ramon Ayarza.
Dreams have been rapidly shattered, although, as Japan hit again instantly with Fakatava powering via tried tackles.
They went forward on the half-hour as Naikabula burst over the road from a scrum earlier than Fakatava obtained his second strive on the stroke of half-time.
Escobar introduced Chile again into it early within the second half as he carried over the road after a chronic assault, lowering the deficit to 21-12.
Japan – who reached the quarter-finals at their dwelling World Cup 4 years in the past – closed out the win although, with Leitch operating clear within the 53rd minute, Nakamura side-stepping a defender quickly after and Dearns finishing the victory a minute from the tip.
Additional reporting by Press Association.