Scotland out as Japan win World Cup thriller

Japan's win sets up quarter-final clash against South Africa as Ireland set to take on the All Blacks.

Scotland out as Japan win World Cup thriller

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Scotland withstood both a typhoon and an earthquake on the eve of their win-or-bust showdown with Japan but found themselves blown out of the World Cup as the super-charged hosts claimed a 28-21 win in Yokohama.

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