Pass it!published at 65 mins
Japan 20-29 Argentina
Japan come back for the penalty but should have scored. Dylan Riley should have given the pass for a certain try but decides to go himself. Jone Naikabula had a walk-in.
Summary
Argentina will face Wales in quarter-finals next Saturday
Wing Mateo Carreras scores hat-trick as Argentina finish runners-up in Pool D
Jone Naikabula scored in corner as Japan got within two points in Nantes
But third try from Newcastle Falcons wing Carreras ensured victory
England won Pool D with four wins from four
Pass it!published at 65 mins
Postpublished at 64 mins
Japan 20-29 Argentina
Japan win a scrum penalty and have a big decision to make. The call is to go for the corner.
'World-class back play'published at 13:25 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Japan 20-29 Argentina
Dick Best
Ex-England coach on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraAgain world-class back play, straight out the textbook. Great passing and handling, Emiliano Boffelli had the easy work to do finishing it off.
Converted try - Japan 20-29 Argentinapublished at 58 mins
Emiliano Boffelli (con Boffelli)
Image source, Getty ImagesOne chance, one score.
Japan have dominated the ball recently but Argentina only need one chance, as they have shown already.
Juan Cruz Mallia provides the killer pass for Emiliano Boffelli after some lovely hands.
Emiliano Boffelli knocks over the conversion off the post.
'Japan will not go away'published at 13:21 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Japan 20-22 Argentina
Dick Best
Ex-England coach on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraIt was a great strike from Lomano Lemeki, they will not go away. There is real fight in this team.
Drop-goal - Japan 20-22 Argentinapublished at 56 mins
Lomano Lemeki
Image source, Getty ImagesWhat a nudge.
Penalty advantage and Lomano Lemeki bangs it over from at least 40 metres.
Replacement - Japanpublished at 52 mins
Japan 17-22 Argentina
Will his try go down in history?
Only time will tell as Amato Fakatava leaves the field for Warner Dearns.
Penalty - Japan 17-22 Argentinapublished at 51 mins
Rikiya Matsuda
Image source, ReutersAnd it is good.
Postpublished at 51 mins
Japan 14-22 Argentina
An easy three points? Or the corner? Japan go for the points.
Postpublished at 50 mins
Japan 14-22 Argentina
Oh big error as the ball goes out on the full. Japan must start taking these opportunities presented to them.
'World-class finish' from Carreraspublished at 13:12 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Japan 14-22 Argentina
Dick Best
Ex-England coach on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Image source, Getty ImagesIt was wonderful play, Argentina showed enormous patience. They recycled the ball and you only have to give Mateo Carreras half a chance. It was a world-class finish.
Converted try - Japan 14-22 Argentinapublished at 46 mins
Mateo Carreras
Image source, ReutersThat man again!
Japan don't take their chance and they are punished. Argentina are patient going through the phases before they give Mateo Carreras one defender to beat.
He makes no mistake with a left foot step.
Emiliano Boffelli squeezes over the extras.
'Captain fantastic Montoya'published at 13:07 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Japan 14-15 Argentina
Dick Best
Ex-England coach on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraCaptain fantastic, Julian Montoya saved them. If you do not stop Japan winning quick ball they will cut you to shreds.
Japan can 'compete with the big boys'published at 13:06 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Japan 14-15 Argentina
Dick Best
Ex-England coach on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Image source, Getty ImagesWhat Japan are displaying today is that they can compete with the big boys, the team is giving it everything they have got. They are being a credit to their country and coach Jamie Joseph.
Postpublished at 43 mins
Japan 14-15 Argentina
Japan are going through the phases and making plenty of progress. An early try in this second period would be huge.
But Argentina get over the ball and win the penalty.
Kick-offpublished at 13:02 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Japan 14-15 Argentina
Image source, Getty ImagesPerfectly poised.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 13:02 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
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A Welsh fan in Spain, just finished the Camino. Watched the matches yesterday with the local Galicia team - I'd take Argentina por favor!
Matt
Postpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
HT: Japan 14-15 Argentina
This one looks like it will go down to the wire as things stands. The flashy backs from Japan or the big Argentinian pack.
It is a coin flip who Warren Gatland would prefer at this stage.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
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Image source, Getty ImagesAfter 40 minutes - who do you now want Welsh fans?
Both sides have their strengths.
'Japan at their best'published at 12:52 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
HT: Japan 14-15 Argentina
Dick Best
Ex-England coach on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraThat was Japan at their best, using the players and ball with the space available.
Siosaia Fifita with a a side step and the support was terrific from Naoto Saito. That has put the cat amongst the pigeons!