MoTM should be chosen among these players : Smith, Moody, Read, Reece and Savea. BB was very good but the five men listed above were far better IMO.

Japan has topped a pool whose two favourites were exaggeratedly overrated, as we have seen. I don't think Japan can threaten South Africa.

I feel sorry for the Aussies as they have a group of talented players. But they are badly coached. Their tactics, probably elaborated by Cheika, were just incredibly dumb.

And North Korea as well ...

I can't see the Turbos winning this one.

1. Poirot
2. Guirado
3. Slimani
4. Le Roux
5. Vahaamina
6. Lauret
7. Ollivon
8. Alldritt
9. Dupont
10. Ntamack
11. Huget
12. Fickou
13. Vakatawa
14. Penaud (bracketed with Raka)
15. Medard

This is what has transpired lately. Penaud is injured but there is still a slight hope he'll be OK for Sunday.

I would have taken Tuisova (Fiji) ahead of Bellini on the right wing.

I wonder whether JJ would opt for a 6/2 split for his bench. I expect SA to play a restrictive game with a lot of mauls and picks and go's.
Is Mafi still injured ? His physicality would be a bonus for the Japanese up front.

@taniwharugby said in RWC: Japan v South Africa (QF 4):

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I doubt the Chinese would support Japan ...

18 must be Ofa T surely.