The wind in Cape Town played a big part last week in Scotland's win over USA, and it looks to be blowing a gale again today.

The Scots are playing into it in this first half, so will want to limit the damage and take advantage in the second half.

Scotland just force it a wee bit, and Chloe Rollie's pass rolls into touch ahead of Francesca McGhie.

Some great work at the lineout wins possession back, though.

Mairi McDonald puts up a high box-kick for Rhona Lloyd to chase, and the Scotland winger forces a penalty.

Scotland kick to touch and will look to get a foothold in this game.

It's been a territorial battle in the opening stages, as both sides feel their way into the contest.

Referee Kat Roche peeps her whistle, and away we go...

Flower of Scotland is ringing out in Cape Town.

Kick-off is just moments away.

Japan make two changes to the side that beat Samoa last time out. Sachiko Kato starts in the front row in place of Hinata Komaki, and Moe Tsukui takes Megumi Abe's spot at scrum-half.

Japan XV: Nishimura, Matsumura, Hirotsu, Kobayashi, Imakugi, Otsuka, Tsukui; Kato, Taniguchi, Sadaka, Kawamura, Yoshimura, Korai, Nagata (capt), Saito.

Replacements: Komaki, Kuge, Nagata, Nduka, Nagai, Yasuo, Yamamoto, Ando.

As well as reading live text updates from yours truly, you can also watch the action from Cape Town by clicking the link at the top of the page.

Try not to get caught if you're at work though.

There have been plenty of happy Scots in South Africa over the past couple of weeks.

Let's hope for more celebration pictures like these come full-time.

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Scotland head coach Bryan Easson names an unchanged XV from the win over USA.

Sarah Bonar and Coreen Grant are on the bench after their return from injury, looking to make their tournament debuts.

Japan lost 28-15 to Italy before a 32-10 win over Samoa and Easson has "been impressed" by today's opponents.

"They had a really physical test against Samoa last week and they fronted up well," he said. "We are expecting them to attack with width and their kick attack has been impressive as well.

"It's fantastic to have Sarah Bonar and Coreen Grant available. Sarah was outstanding in our autumn Test against Spain and Coreen can provide threats in attack and defence."

Scotland XV: Rollie, Lloyd, Orr, Thomson, McGhie, Nelson, McDonald; Bartlett, Skeldon, Belisle, Wassell, McMillan, Malcolm (capt), McLachlan, Gallagher.

Relacements: Martin, Young, Cockburn, Bonar, Konkel-Roberts, Mattinson, Smith, Grant.

Scotland won't know for sure if they've won the WXV2 title today, even if they do beat Japan.

Italy also have 10 points from their two games after wins over Japan and South Africa, and they have a better points difference than Scotland.

They face USA in their final match tomorrow, so all Scotland can do is win today, ideally with a bonus point, and then hope that USA can do them a favour.

Also, there's no promotion to WXV1 for the first year of competition, so they're playing for pride and a shiny trophy.

Clear? Good.

Scotland's WXV2 campaign has been flawless to this point, with bonus-point wins over hosts South Africa and USA giving them 10 points from two games.

They finish the inaugural tournament against Japan this afternoon, knowing that a win could secure them the title.

Kick-off is just half-an-hour away, so let's get to it...

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