Typhoon Hagibis could end Scotland’s Rugby World Cup if Japan game cancelled
The Scots’ crucial final Pool A clash in Yokohama on Sunday has been cast into serious doubt by the super storm.
The Scots’ crucial final Pool A clash in Yokohama on Sunday has been cast into serious doubt by the super storm.
The Super Typhoon is due to hit mainland Japan on Saturday.
Josh Larsen had been sent off for a shoulder charge to the head of an opponent.
Warren Gatland’s team recovered from conceding two early tries.
World Rugby is expected to announce whether any matches must be cancelled.
Gregor Townsend’s men needed all five points on Wednesday.
Eddie Jones’ side are set to play their final Pool C game on Saturday.
But attack coach Scott knows Super Typhoon, illness and injury are threats on Sunday.
Defence coach confident wing will recover from tight groin in time for Sunday’s match.
Key forward has an ankle problem.
Wales have not topped their pool with a 100 per cent record since the inaugural World Cup 32 years ago.
The flanker was dropped after a poor performance in Scotland’s opening defeat against Ireland.
England have already qualified for the quarter-finals.
South Africa will progress to the knockout stages with a bonus-point win over Canada, barring Italy causing a major upset by beating the All Blacks.
The number eight has an ankle injury which looks set to rule him out of England’s final group clash with France.