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World Cup revenge mission to round off 2021 – Scotland v Japan talking points

This is the first meeting between the teams since Scotland were eliminated from the World Cup.

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Scotland host Japan in their fourth and final Test of the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the talking points ahead of the game at Murrayfield.

Revenge mission

Japan v Scotland
Scotland players were dejected after defeat to Japan in 2019. (David Davies/PA)

Japanese rust

Japan
Japan were beaten 60-5 by Ireland earlier this month. (Brian Lawless/PA)

Sign off on a high

Scotland
The Scots have enjoyed some big victories this year, including in Paris in March. (ABACA/PA)

Bayliss chance

Josh Bayliss
Bath’s Josh Bayliss makes his first Scotland start this weekend. (Steven Paston/PA)

Final tune-up for England

Gregor Townsend
Gregor Townsend will be hoping to learn more about his team ahead of the Six Nations. (Steve Welsh/PA)
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