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Tensions rise as typhoon looms over Japan-Scotland showdown

Scotland rugby team (Photo: Courtesy)

Tensions have risen ahead of the final Rugby World Cup pool match between Japan and Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday, with Typhoon Hagibis still threatening to scupper the tie.

The unbeaten tournament hosts lead Pool A on 14 points and are within sight of their first World Cup quarter-final spot, while Scotland are in third on 10 and need to beat Japan to give themselves any chance of advancing to the knockout phase.

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