SA now getting their momentum up as they move over the Japan ten metre line

de Klerk sends the ball out and SA move over the halfway

South Africa have survived the pool phase in all seven participations. They qualified in 2019 after a loss to New Zealand in the opener and wins against Italy, Namibia and Canada.

Japan feel the pressure and pass the ball forward, leading to a SA scrum

Japan lose the ball as it's passed loosely to Kolisi and he gives another loose pass to hand possession back

Since 1995, the host country always survived the group stage, except for England four years ago when they finished third in their pool behind Australia and Wales.

Japan win the lineout just outside the SA 22 and start their attack

The ball is sent to Pollard who sends it with the boot and it goes out for touch

Japan win their scrum and move over the SA 22 before knocking it on, handing possession to SA

Japan win their lineout with Am attempting an interception but de Allende is accidentally offside