| No. | Name | |
|---|---|---|
15Stuart Hogg, - | ||
14Tommy Seymour, - | ||
13Mark Bennett, - 2 | ||
12Matt Scott, - | ||
11Sean Lamont, - | ||
10Finn Russell, - | ||
9Greig Laidlaw, - 4 4 | ||
1Alasdair Dickinson, - | ||
2Ross Ford, - | ||
3WP Nel, - | ||
4Grant Gilchrist, - | ||
5Jonny Gray, - | ||
6Ryan Wilson, - | ||
7John Hardie, - | ||
8David Denton, - | ||
| Replacements | ||
16Fraser Brown, - | ||
17Ryan Grant, - | ||
18Jon Welsh, - | ||
19Richie Gray, - | ||
20Josh Strauss, - | ||
21Henry Pyrgos, - | ||
22Peter Horne, - | ||
23Sean Maitland, - | ||
*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold
Scotland get their campaign off to a perfect start, but only after Eddie Jones' charges threatened to cause another upset.
| 82' | From ESPN's Tristan Barclay in Gloucester: Talk in the build-up to today's Test was of Japan facing burn-out just four days after clinching victory over South Africa, but for the opening stages of the second-half, they looked like they were still ready to compete with Scotland. All of a sudden, however, the fight just got too big for them. Tommy Seymour's length-of-the-field burst for Scotland's second try was probably the straw that broke the Japanese back. After that score, on the hour mark, the Brave Blossoms were too loose in defence, and Scotland's energetic midfield cut through them too easily. It must be said that Japan never gave up - battering the Scotland line in the closing minutes, but this was just a game too far for the tournament's surprise package. | |
| 81' | Sean Maitland intercepts and he thinks he's away - he's still running even though the referee has brought it back for offside! Japan with one final chance... Scotland have made 180 tackles this afternoon - absolutely phenomenal effort from their defence. The ball looks over - and we're going to the TMO... | |
| 81'+1 | 45-10 End of second half |
SCOT
SCOT| 100 | Runs | 144 | |||
| 347 | Meters Run | 352 | |||
| 6 | Clean Breaks | 3 | |||
| 197 | Tackles | 111 | |||
| 12 | Missed Tackles | 16 | |||
| 2 | Turnover Knock On | 11 |
Scotland legend John Jeffrey has said he feels "hurt, bitter and betrayed" after failing to secure the support of his own union, thus ending his bid to become World Rugby chairman.
It's been another busy week across the rugby world, with Ian Foster, in particular, right in the spotlight.
Max Jorgensen has revealed how the despair of being ruled out of last year's Rugby World Cup was "100 percent" a major driver in his decision to recommit to the NSW Waratahs.
South Africa's double World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi may not lead the side this year despite playing excellent rugby for French club Racing 92, coach Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday.
Former Springbok lock Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident, South African Rugby confirmed on Monday, the fifth player from their victorious 1995 World Cup team to pass away.
Angus Bell and Taniela Tupou have lamented Australia's woeful World Cup campaign, pointing to injuries to key forwards and the non-selection of an "experienced 10" as the chief reasons behind a maiden pool-stage exit.
