Russia open scoring in Rugby World Cup but Japan have the last laugh

It was a Russian who kicked off Rugby World Cup 2019, another who scored the tournament’s first try but the last laugh most certainly belonged to Japan as the hosts eventually got off to a flying start.

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Pieter Labuschagne scores Japan's third try. Picture: Ashley Western/PA Wire