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Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: A general view during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on September 23, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Scottish players celebrate their victory over Japan after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on September 23, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Japan v Scotland
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Mark Bennett of Scotland goes over to score his teams 4th try despite a tackle by Michael Leitch (R) of Japan during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on September 23, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Amanaki Mafi of Japan breaks past Grant Gilchrist of Scotland during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on September 23, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
WISH WE'D PLAYED THE SPRINGBOKS AGAIN: The Japan players who stunned the rugby world with their win over South Africa stand dejected after losing to Scotland -
Finn Russell Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015.
FINE FOR FINN: Greig Laidlaw is first to congratulated Finn Russell for scoring Scotland's fifth try in the defeat of surprise team Japan -
Finn Russell Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015.
FIVE-STAR SHOW: Finn Russell bursts through the Japan defence to score the fifth try and complete a stunning performance by Scotland -
John Hardie Scotland v Japan Pool B Rugby World Cup 2015
HARDIE LUCK: Japan's wing Kotaro Matsushima is unable to prevent Scotland's John Hardie as he scores Scotland's first try -
Tommy Seymour Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015.
I CAN SEE MORE POINTS: Tommy Seymour of Scotland is in the clear as he runs behind the post to score his side's third try -
Mark Bennett Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015.
UP TO THE MARK: Scotland centre Mark Bennett lands on his backside as he gets the ball down for his side's second try against Japan -
Alasdair Dickinson Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015.
THAT'S FAR ENOUGH: Alasdair Dickinson of Scotland is taken down by a timely challenge from Yu Tamura -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Luke Thompson of Japan is tackled by Jonny Gray of Scotland during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on September 23, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
LAST MAN STANDING: Greig Laidlaw tries to bring down Amanaki Mafi during a pulsating Pool B match with Japan in Gloucester -
Luke Thompson Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
OUT OF MY WAY: Luke Thompson of Japan grips the ball firmly as he tries to barge his way past Greig Laidlaw of Scotland -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
CHEER LEADERS: Japan fans orchestrate their supporters in a sing-song after seeing their heroes score a try against Scotland -
Tommy Seymour Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015.
SO NEAR YET SO FAR: Scotland's Tommy Seymour is just a metre away from scoring a try but is bundled out by Ayumu Goromaru's last-gasp tackle -
Mark Bennett Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
MARKED MAN: Scotland's Mark Bennett is brought crashing to the ground by the combined efforts of Male Sau and Michael Leitch (r) -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015.
WE'VE GOT YU: Scotland's defence close in to grab a firm hold of Yu Tamura to prevent the Japanese fly-half building an attack -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015.
POWER OF SCOTLAND: Sean Lamont is supported by teammates as the Scotland wing comes under pressure from the Japan defence -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
SCRUM HERE: Scotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw moves in to bring down Japan try scorer Amanaki Mafi -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Grant Gilchrist of Scotland is challenged by Yu Tamura (L) of Japan and Shota Horie (R) of Japan during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on September 23, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
FLEET FOOTED: David Denton of Scotland takes on the Japan defence with a burst of speed on the wing -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
PRAYER FOR THE TRYING: Amanaki Mafi appears to be offering up a prayer after scoring Japan's first try again Scotland -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
EIGHTSOME REEL: Amanaki Mafi puts one over the Scots as the referee signals a try by the Japanese No.8 -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
HOOP WHOOP: No 8 Amanaki Mafi celebrates scoring his opening try with his Japan teammate Harumichi Tatekawa -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
SURROUNDED: Jonny Gray is brought to his knees after failing to find a way through a packed Japan defence -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
SCOTT YOU: Japan's Justin Ives dives to grab hold of Matt Scott's leg and bring to an end a Scotland breakaway -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
LAIDLAW LAID LOW: Scotland's Greig Laidlaw is hauled to the ground by Fumiaki Tanaka as he tried to clear the ball upfield -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
CHOIR BOYS: Scotland and Japan players line up to sing their respective national anthems before the kick-off of the Pool B match -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015.
WE CAN JA-PAN THEM: A group of Japanese supporters in traditional costume are confident of seeing their team win again -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015.
RED IN THE FACE: Japan fans paint their faces to mimic classical Japanese Kabuki theatre performers who were reknowned for elaborate make-up. -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015.
MAKING WAVES: A Scotland fan and Japan fan team up in typical rugby style to proudly fly their respective flags before the match -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015.
BELT AND BRACES TREATMENT: A trio of Scotland fans don the full range of supporters' kit, going so far as to carry a toy Japanese samurai sword -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015.
JAPAN-EASY: A quartet of Japan supporters display passion for their country and are convinced they can overcome Scotland for another Rugby World Cup upset -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
ACTION STATIONS: Japan's kit is all laid out for them before their Pool B showdown with Scotland at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
STRIPS FOR ACTION: The Scotland team's kit is neatly hung up and laid out for the players in preparation for the game against Japan -
Scotland v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
THUMBS UP: A Japanese mother and child in the crown savour the atmosphere and show their confidence in the team for the game against Scotland