Japan vs Chile Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Japan vs Chile on and what time does it start? Japan vs Chile will take place on Sunday 10th September, 2023 – 12:00 (UK)
Where is Japan vs Chile taking place? Japan vs Chile will take place at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France
Where can I get tickets for Japan vs Chile? Click here for the latest ticket information for Japan vs Chile
What channel is Japan vs Chile on in the UK? Japan vs Chile will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream Japan vs Chile in the UK? Japan vs Chile can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
JAPAN
Starting 15: Semisi Masirewa, Kotaro Matsushima, Dylan Riley, Ryoto Nakamura, Jone Naikabula, Rikiya Matsuda, Yutaka Nagare; Kazuki Himeno, Kanji Shimokawa, Michael Leitch, Amato Fakatava, Jack Cornelsen, Koo Ji-won, Atsushi Sakate, Keita Inagaki
Replacements: Shota Horie, Craig Millar, Asaeli Ai Valu, Warner Dearns, Shota Fukui, Naoto Saito, Tomoki Osada, Lomano Lava Lemeki
CHILE
Chile: Inaki Ayarza, Santiago Videla, Domingo Saavedra, Matias Garafulic, Franco Velarde, Rodrigo Fernandez, Marcelo Torrealba, Alfonso Escobar, Raimundo Martínez, Martín Sigren, Javier Eissmann, Clemente Saavedra, Matias Dittus, Diego Escobar, Javier Carrasco
Replacements: Augusto Bohme, Salvador Lues, Inaki Gurruchaga, Pablo Huete, Santiago Pedrero, Ignacio Silva, Lukas Carvallo, José Ignacio Larenas
THE LOWDOWN
JAPAN
Japan have not performed well since the last Rugby World Cup - which they hosted - and must be better if they are to cause any ripples in this one. They caused some big upsets on home soil but have won just a handful of games since and while that record will be concerning, they have the chance to earn a confidence-boosting win in this opener.
CHILE
Chile qualified for the first RWC in their history and they will hope to make the most of the occasion. The Chileans have it all to do at this RWC in what will be a brilliant experience for them but coming into this tournament ranked 22nd in the world speaks for itself and it is hard to see them getting close to their opponents.
THE PREDICTION
Japan shocked the world with some eye-catching efforts in the last two editions of the Rugby World Cup but they have been poor in preparation for this tournament. They are handed a great chance to get off the mark as they take on new boys Chile who will compete in their first-ever RWC contest having made it through South American qualifying and with a big gulf in class between the two teams, as well as experience at the highest level, the Japanese are likely run out straightforward winners in this one.
BETTING TIP: Japan -21
