Toyota City — Japan coach Jamie Joseph is not sure if his team is more globally popular than New Zealand but can feel a huge swell of public support as they stand on the brink of a historic Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.

The Brave Blossoms’ 38-19 victory over Samoa at the City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday means a win or draw in their final Pool A match against Scotland in Yokohama on October 13 will seal a first knockout place, while even a bonus-point defeat might be enough...

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