Japan down brave Chile to take World Cup Pool D lead

Japan made the most of Chile's two yellow cards to prevail with a brace by Amato Fakatava and other tries from Jone Naikabula, Michael Leitch, Ryoto Nakamura and Warner Dearns, all six being converted by Rikiya Matsuda.
UP AND RUNNING:  Ryoto Nakamura of Japan scores his team's fifth try during the RWC match against Chile at Stadium de Toulouse. Pic: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

UP AND RUNNING:  Ryoto Nakamura of Japan scores his team's fifth try during the RWC match against Chile at Stadium de Toulouse. Pic: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Japan 42 Chile 12

Japan ran in six converted tries as they kicked off their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 42-12 bonus point win against debutants Chile, who got two tries of their own in the searing on Sunday.

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