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Rugby World Cup 2015: Japan brought crashing down to earth by Scotland

Published 12:18 PM EDT, Wed September 23, 2015
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Scotland burst Japan's bubble following its famous victory over South Africa at the weekend, with Vern Cotter's men running out 45-10 winners at the Kingsholm Stadium Wednesday.
Scotland 45-10 Japan —
Scotland burst Japan's bubble following its famous victory over South Africa at the weekend, with Vern Cotter's men running out 45-10 winners at the Kingsholm Stadium Wednesday.
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Japan fans were brought crashing down to earth, with Scotland teaching their team a lesson in Gloucester.
Scotland 45-10 Japan —
Japan fans were brought crashing down to earth, with Scotland teaching their team a lesson in Gloucester.
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Mark Bennett touches down to score Scotland's second try, and his first of two, against Japan.
Scotland 45-10 Japan —
Mark Bennett touches down to score Scotland's second try, and his first of two, against Japan.
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Scotland players celebrate Bennett's first try at the Kingsholm Stadium.
Scotland 45-10 Japan —
Scotland players celebrate Bennett's first try at the Kingsholm Stadium.
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Amanaki Mafi of Japan had given his side a first-half lead after scoring the game's opening try.
Scotland 45-10 Japan —
Amanaki Mafi of Japan had given his side a first-half lead after scoring the game's opening try.
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Japan supporters celebrate Mafi's try against Scotland.
Scotland 45-10 Japan —
Japan supporters celebrate Mafi's try against Scotland.
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Japan players celebrate the try by Mafi, who was one of six changes to the side made by coach Eddie Jones following the win over South Africa.
Scotland 45-10 Japan —
Japan players celebrate the try by Mafi, who was one of six changes to the side made by coach Eddie Jones following the win over South Africa.
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Japan try scorer Mafi was later stretched off in the second half after sustaining an injury.
Scotland 45-10 Japan —
Japan try scorer Mafi was later stretched off in the second half after sustaining an injury.
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 A Japan fan looks on during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match.
Scotland 45-10 Japan —
A Japan fan looks on during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match.
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The Japan team line up for the national anthems ahead of the clash with Scotland.
Scotland 45-10 Japan —
The Japan team line up for the national anthems ahead of the clash with Scotland.
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Japan fans get in the mood ahead of kick-off against Scotland at the Kingsholm Stadium.
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Japan fans get in the mood ahead of kick-off against Scotland at the Kingsholm Stadium.
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