Jamie Joseph relishing Japan’s all-or-nothing ‘grand final’ against Argentina
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japan head coach Jamie Joseph will ready his side for a “Grand Final” showdown against Argentina as they kept alive hopes of reaching the World Cup knock-out stages with a 28-22 win over 14-man Samoa in Toulouse, which saw England’s qualification secured. The commitment was certainly there, but there were one or two things to work on for next week.” Joseph added: “That will be our Grand Final, we get an opportunity to play a tier-one team. “We have been there a bit before and I know our guys will be really excited for that one, but it is going to be another tough one.” Samoa saw winger Ben Lam receive a yellow card early in the second half for a dangerous tackle into the side of Pieter Labuschagne’s head, which was upgraded to red following a bunker review by the TMO. Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua said: “I’m really proud of the guys.
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