Rugby World Cup | Group Stage
Sep 23, 2015 at 2.30pm UK
45-10
Reaction
Scotland coach Vern Cotter promotes bench to starting lineup, four new faces
Scotland's Vern Cotter makes 10 changes to the team that beat Japan, with the entire bench being promoted to the starting lineup for Sunday's game against USA.
Sep 25, 10:46
Interview: Scotland back-row Josh Strauss
Scotland flanker Josh Strauss speaks to Sports Mole having made his long-awaited but controversial debut for his adopted country in their World Cup victory over Japan.
Sep 23, 22:36
Interview: Scotland fly-half Finn Russell
Try-scoring Scotland fly-half Finn Russell speaks to Sports Mole about his side's performance in the bonus-point victory over Japan at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 23, 22:08
Steve Borthwick "annoyed" by Japan mistakes
Japan forwards coach Steve Borthwick bemoans his side's errors in the second half of the Rugby World Cup defeat at the hands of Scotland.
Sep 23, 21:44
Stuart Hogg delighted with Scotland victory over Japan
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg tells Sports Mole that he is delighted with his side's bonus-point win over Japan in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 23, 19:06
Japan head coach Eddie Jones: 'No excuses for Scotland defeat'
Japan head coach Eddie Jones tells Sports Mole that Scotland were simply "too good" for his side in the second half of their 45-10 defeat at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 23, 18:44
Greig Laidlaw: 'Bonus point could prove crucial'
Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw tells Sports Mole that his side's bonus point from the 45-10 victory over Japan at the Rugby World Cup could prove crucial.
Sep 23, 18:34
Scotland head coach Vern Cotter pleased to pass "great test"
Scotland head coach Vern Cotter tells Sports Mole that he is pleased to have safely negotiated South Africa's conquerors Japan at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 23, 18:25
The Match
Match Report
Scotland score five tries in the second half to ease to a 45-10 bonus-point victory over South Africa conquerors Japan at the Rugby World Cup.
Live Commentary
Relive the action as Scotland secure a bonus point in their opening match at the Rugby World Cup, thrashing Japan 45-10 at Kingsholm.
HT Report
Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw kicks four penalties in the first half to hand his side a 12-7 lead over Japan in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash.
Head to Head
Nov 9, 2013 2.30pm
Autumn Internationals
Scotland
42-17
Japan
Seymour (2), Laidlaw, Dickinson, Weir, Lamont
Fukuoku, Fukuoko
Form Guide
Build-up
Eddie Jones wants Japan team to justify new World Rugby ranking against Scotland
Japan coach Eddie Jones wants his side to justify their rise in the latest World Rugby rankings when they play Scotland at Kingsholm on Wednesday.
Sep 22, 17:29
Japan's Michael Leitch keen to avoid one-hit wonder status at Rugby World Cup
Japan captain Michael Leitch is confident that his team will not become one-hit wonders at the Rugby World Cup after stunning South Africa in their opening match.
Sep 22, 11:30
Eddie Jones: 'I want Japan to be team of the tournament'
Japan coach Eddie Jones warns Scotland that his team want to be the "team of the tournament" after their shock 34-32 win over South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 21, 22:16
Stuart Hogg included in Scotland team
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg recovers from an ankle injury to be named in the starting lineup for his side's game against Japan at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 21, 13:14
Greig Laidlaw: 'We must control emotions'
Greig Laidlaw claims that remaining calm throughout the World Cup could be the key for Scotland.
Sep 18, 10:14
