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Carreras' triple helps Argentina subdue Japan and reach last eight at World Cup

Mateo Carreras scored a hat trick of tries on Sunday afternoon as Argentina moved into the quarter-finals at the World Cup after a pulsating 39-27 win over Japan.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 8, 2023

Argentina hold off Japan in thriller to secure quarter-final against Wales

Against an inspired Japan, a hat-trick of tries from Mateo Carreras earned Argentina a knockout place with a 39-27 win

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023

Japan 27-39 Argentina: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

A Mateo Carreras hat-trick secured victory and Argentina’s passage to the quarterfinals after a cracking contest with Japan’s Brave Blossoms.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023

Japan hold off Samoa comeback to seal England’s passage into quarter-finals

Tries from Michael Leitch, Pieter Labuschagne and Kazuki Himeno helped Japan to a 28-22 victory against a spirited Samoa side

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Far from faultless but England do the business in bonus-point win over Japan

After all the pre-tournament angst, England are almost there.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2023

England muddle past Japan at rugby World Cup

England edged closer to the last eight at the rugby union World Cup on Sunday night following a 34-12 victory over Japan at the Allianz Riviera in Nice.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17, 2023

England 34-12 Japan: Steve Borthwick’s side on course for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but work to do

Four tries eventually break down the Brave Blossoms to stay perfect in Pool D but it was a mostly scrappy display in Nice

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2023

England battle to bonus-point victory in messy display against Japan

Lewis Ludlam, Courtney Lawes, Freddie Steward and Joe Marchant all touched down as England eventually saw off their enterprising opponents in Nice.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Joe Marler uses his head to spare England’s blushes after error-strewn performance against Japan

England 34-12 Japan: England escaped with a bonus-point victory but late tries could not hide the flaws apparent

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

England use lucky break to beat Japan but bonus-point win marred by boos

Joe Marler inadvertently headed the ball, leading to Courtney Lawes scoring a try that broke Japan’s resistance as England won 34-12

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023