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Today, one of the most important matches of
2023 Rugby World Cup
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Entering the contest, they and the rest of Pool…
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Samoa lost to Argentina in their last
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England went into the
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Japan lost 52-13 the last time they faced England, and the Red Rose have conceded totals of three (three times), seven, ten and 11 points in their pool matches against tier-two teams at the last three World Cups.
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Japan recorded a narrow win over Samoa in their last
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match
Argentina
defeated Chile in their previous contest in Pool B
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Win or go home.
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