Rugby World Cup 2015: Updated Schedule and Standings After Opening Results

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Published: September 21, 2015

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Japan's 34-32 Rugby World Cup win over South Africa ranks as one of rugby's greatest all-time upsets, if not one of the greatest David vs. Goliath moments in all of sport. The Japanese are in fact the next team to feature at the tournament when they take on Scotland in the latter's opening match on Wednesday.

Another standout fixture is Saturday's clash between England and Wales at Twickenham, London.

Here are the upcoming fixtures and the current standings after the opening weekend's memorable action:



 

Preview In 2004, Scotland recorded their biggest-ever win as they routed Japan 100-8. Eleven years later, the Japanese will in fact be the higher-ranked team when they clash on Wednesday, according to the Press Association (via the Guardian).

Former Scotland player Andy Nicol highlighted Japan's remarkable progress in recent years, culminating in their famous win over the Springboks:



According to PA Sport, via ESPN, the Scots will field a strong team against the Cherry Blossoms in a bid to avoid another upset and kick off their campaign with a win. Per the report, coach Vern Cotter said:

We've prepared well for what will be a very tough Test against a powerful and fit Japanese team, who like to play a high-tempo game.

They [Japan] will have taken a lot of confidence from their opening win over South Africa, however that doesn't change our approach to this game or the pool.

The priority for us is to ensure that we get our jobs right with accuracy, and impose ourselves on the game.

If they can silence Ayumu Goromaru, they'll have a strong chance of doing so. The 29-year-old scored 24 of his side's 34 points, kicking five penalties and two conversions as well as bagging himself a try.



Avoiding giving away careless penalties in their own half will deny Japan their most reliable source of points ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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