Four-day turnaround too much for Japan as Scotland make winning start

Scotland 45 Japan 10: The neutrals may have left Kingsholm disappointed not to have witnessed another monumental Rugby World Cup upset, but Scotland will not care one jot after this bonus-point success kicked their Pool B campaign off in the perfect fashion.

Eddie Jones had always feared his side would struggle to back up their magnificent win over South Africa given their incredibly short four-day turnaround for this encounter.

The Australian was proved right as they out of steam during the final 30 minutes, but until that point they had given another exemplary display of commitment and talent to show the victory over the Boks was no fluke.