Pool A - Japan v Russia
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Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Prime minster of Japan Shinzo Abe speaks to the team in the changing room after the team's victory over Russia in the opening match of the tournament. (Photo by World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
A Kabuki performer dances during the opening ceremony ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Russia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Asaeli Ai Valu of Japan is tackled by Andrey Garbuzov of Russia during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Dmitry Gerasimov of Russia takes a selfie with former New Zealand player Dan Carter after the opening match defeat by Japan. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Fans show their support during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Daniel Carter of New Zealand (L) poses for a photo with the Mastercard Man of the Match winner Kotaro Matsushima (R) of Japan after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Ryohei Yamanaka of Japan breaks with the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Japan players bow to their fans in a show of appreciation for the marvellous support they provided for the team in the victory over Russia. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Pieter Labuschagne of Japan celebrates after scoring his team's third try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Russia. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
William Tupou of Japan comes under pressure from a two-pronged tackle by Kirill Golosnitskiy and Vladimir Ostroushko in his team's victory over Russia. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Kotaro Matsushima becomes a national hero as he dives over the line to score his third try and Japan's fourth in the match against Russia. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Andrey Ostrikov is lifted high into the night sky to win a lineout ball as Russia battle to try to get back on level terms with Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 20: A Japanese supporters enjoys the atmosphere during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Japan fans celebrate with cards daubed with the word TRY! as they watch their side surge into a lead against Russia. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Pieter Labuschagne grins with delight as he dives to score Japan's third try to put his side 20-7 in front in the Pool A game against Russia. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
It's a second try for Kotaro Matsushima as his touchdown sends Japan into the lead against Russia in a pulsating opening match of Rugby World Cup 2019. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Kotaro Matsushima of Japan gets the ball over the line under pressure from Vasily Artemyev of Russia, but the try is disallowed he did not touch down properly. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Kotaro Matsushima, right, of Japan celebrates with team-mate Yu Tamura after scoring his team's second try during the opening Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool A game against Russia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Russian players cannot mask their dejection after falling behind in the match to Japan's second try scored by Kotaro Matsushima. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
Russia's Dmitry Gerasimov summons all of his power to try to prevent Japan's William Tupou's bid to haul him to the ground. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Kazuki Himeno of Japan makes a break during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
Kotaro Matsushima of Japan finds his way to the line blocked by timely tackles from Russian pair Andrey Ostrikov and Vladimir Ostroushko . (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Vasily Dorofeev releases the ball to spark a Russian attack in a dramatic opening to the first match of the tournament against Japan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Hats the way to do it as these Japanese supporters sport colourful headgear on their way to watch the match between hosts Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Kotaro Matsushima dives over the line to touch down for Japan's first try to spark wild scenes of celebration among fans at Tokyo Stadium. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Ecstatic Russian players gather round to celebrate after the first try of the tournament by Kirill Golosnitskiy (obscured) stunned hosts Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Kirill Golosnitskiy (R) of Russia celebrates scoring his side's first try with his team mate Vasily Artemyev (L) during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Russia's Kirill Golosnitskiy has the honour of scoring Rugby World Cup 2019's first try in the opening match against hosts Japan at the Tokyo Stadium. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Vasily Artemyev of Russia is seen in the tunnel prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Japan's players line up for the national anthem in the build-up to their opening Pool A match with Russia after the opening ceremony at the Tokyo Stadium. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
The Russia players line up prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool A game between Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) -
Japon-Russie - Coupe du Monde de Rugby 2019 : Groupe A
TOKYO, JAPON - 20 SEPTEMBRE : Temps forts de la cérémonie d'ouverture de la Coupe du Monde de Rugby 2019 au Tokyo Stadium. (Photo Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japon-Russie - Coupe du Monde de Rugby 2019 : Groupe A
TOKYO, JAPON - 20 SEPTEMBRE : Temps forts de la cérémonie d'ouverture de la Coupe du Monde de Rugby 2019 au Tokyo Stadium. (Photo Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 20: World Rugby Chairman, Bill Beaumont, speaks while Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Prince Akishino listens during the Opening Ceremony during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Former New Zealand captain Richie McCaw lifts the Webb Ellis Cup during the opening ceremony prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group A game between Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Rugby fans of the future proudly hold aloft colourful posters in support of Japan as they await the start of the opening game of the tournament against Russia in Tokyo Stadium. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
A Japan fans holds a placard proclaiming rugby's anthem World in Union as the sport's family comes together for the start of Rugby World Cup 2019 with the match between Japan and Russia -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
The spirit of rugby is evident as three Japan supporters team up to party before their country's opening Pool match against Russia at the Tokyo Stadium. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A
Japan fans don colourful costumes and pose for photographs on their way to the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2019 between Japan and Russia at the Tokyo Stadium. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)