Samoa have made six changes to the side that failed to score a point in their defeat by Scotland.

Loose-head prop Jordan Lay, second-row Piula Faasalele and fly-half Ulupano Seuteni all make their first starts at the tournament, as does hooker Seilala Lam, who is the brother of captain and number eight Jack.

Japan attack coach Tony Brown: "I just think it's been four years of hard work around our attack, building a skill set and being able to execute under real pressure.

"Playing all the Tier One teams in the last four years and that experience helps the players to adapt to the extra pressure and more physicality.

"I think our players always expect to execute everything they do on the field."

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The hosts have recalled talismanic leader Michael Leitch as they look to maintain their winning start in Pool A against Samoa.

Leitch returns to the back row after starting on the bench in their surprise win over Ireland, although Pieter Labuschagne retains the captaincy.

Atsushi Sakate starts at hooker and Wimpie van der Walt comes in at lock as coach Jamie Joseph makes three changes.

Shota Horie drops to the bench despite being man of the match against Ireland.

Japan: Nakayama; Matsushima, Lafaele, Nakamura, Lemeki; Tamura, Nagare; Inagaki, Sakate, Ji-won, Van der Walt, Moore, Leitch, Labuschagne, Himeno

Replacements: Horie, Nakajima, Ai Valu, Helu, Tui, Tanaka, Matsuda, Fukuoka

Samoa: Nanai-Williams; Tuala, Leiua, Taefu, Fidow; Seuteni, Polataivao; Lay, S Lam, Alaalatoa, Faasalel, Le'aupepe, Vui, Ioane, J Lam

Replacements: Niuia, Alo-Emile, Lay, Toleafoa, Tyrell, Cowley, Pisi, Fonotia

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Yes, Toyota is the latest city to play host to the emphatically enthusiastic home fans as the Brave Blossoms look to maintain their winning start to the World Cup against Samoa.

And who can blame the local support for getting excited after the red and whites shocked Ireland in Shizuoka last time out - they can almost taste a spot in the knockout stages...

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