Japan target WC knockout spot after Pacific triumph

‘Lack of scrumhalf cover could haunt England at World Cup’

TOKYO, Aug 13 (RTRS): Winning the Pacific Nations Cup triumph has given Japan every confidence that they are on the right track to achieve their goal of reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time.

After big wins over Fiji and Tonga, Japan overpowered a dogged United States 34-20 in Suva on Saturday to win the title for the third time and earn a timely confidence boost six weeks out

Wales players compete to reach England’s Jonathan Joseph (center), during their international rugby match at Twickenham Stadium in London on Aug 11. (AP)