Who Will Win?
Japan vs Argentina promises to be one of the ties of the tournament. After all, it’s a pivotal encounter and the winner will advance to the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup as the runner-up in Pool D.
Argentina will enter the game as the favourites, but you can never count out the Brave Blossoms, who have been known to spring several surprises at the Rugby World Cup over the years.
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Head-to-Head
Over the years, Japan and Argentina have faced each other six times, with Argentina winning five encounters and Japan winning once. However, the sides have not faced each other since 2016 and they haven’t faced each other at a Rugby World Cup since 1999.
Our data doesn’t quite go back this far, but it does show you what happened during the last Japan vs Argentina encounter, when Argentina won 54-20.
As the two sides continue to face each other, this data will continually update and you’ll be able to spot patterns, such as how often the home team wins and how often the team that scores the first try wins.
Team Form
Both sides will enter the clash on the back of wins. Argentina defeated Chile 59-5 in their last game, while Japan edged past Samoa.
Overall, as the data below shows, there’s very little to choose between the two teams in terms of overall form. However, going into this matchup, Argentina have the edge in terms of wins, tries scored and points difference in their last five matches.
Player Head-to-Head
A tight game like Japan vs Argentina can hinge on one mistake, one piece of class or a single player winning their individual battle. With this in mind, here’s a rundown of how two of Japan and Argentina’s star players have fared recently.
Other Fixtures
We think this weekend’s Japan vs Argentina game is one of the clashes of the Rugby World Cup so far. After all, it’s a winner-takes-all battle for qualification. However, several other important games are also taking place. Check out the latest fixtures and results below.
Japan vs Argentina 2023: Detailed Match Preview
On Sunday 08th October, 2023, Japan will face Argentina at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.
This particular instalment of Japan vs Argentina will perhaps be the most important ever. After all, the winner of this game will advance to the quarter-final stage of the competition as the runner-up in Pool D, while the loser will exit the tournament.
There’s so much on the line here that this game promises to be a classic encounter between two teams that will leave everything on the pitch. We can’t wait to see what happens.
Live Updates
Nicolas Sanchez has kicked a penalty goal.
The Argentina supporters go wild as Nicolas Sanchez successfully kicks the conversion.
A series of passes by Argentina results in a try for Mateo Carreras
The Japan supporters go wild as Rikiya Matsuda successfully kicks the conversion.
Great hands by Japan leads to a try for Jone Naikabula
The touch judges raise their flags as Emiliano Boffelli kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by Argentina results in a try for Emiliano Boffelli.
Lomano Lemeki kicks a drop goal and it is OVER!
Rikiya Matsuda does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Emiliano Boffelli adds the two points for Argentina.
Slick passing by Argentina leads to a try for Mateo Carreras.
Rikiya Matsuda does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by Japan is finished off by Naoto Saito, as they goes over for the try.
The Argentina supporters go wild as Emiliano Boffelli successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Silky skills by Argentina ends with a try for Mateo Carreras.
Pieter Labuschagne (Japan) is shown a yellow card
Rikiya Matsuda converts the try.
A bit of individual brilliance by Amato Fakatava leads to a try for Japan
Emiliano Boffelli has kicked a conversion.
A stunning solo try from Santiago Chocobares