Japan had to dive to run Captain's Run

The canceled matches between England and France and between New Zealand and Italy have sparked complaints, anger and even relief from a coach. Typhoon Hagibis shook Japan at that time and also touches the sport, with the development of the Rugby World Cup and the Formula 1 race.

But it is undoubtedly the match between Scotland and Japan, scheduled for Argentina at 7.45 in Yokohama, the big problem of those hours. Because if World Rugby makes a similar decision to the two mentioned cases (the matches were tied), Japan will qualify for the quarter-finals and Scotland will be eliminated.

Ireland completed its participation with a 47-5 win over an unknown Samoa and reached 16 points in Group A's lead. Japan is 14 and Scotland 10. If Scotland is imposed on the hosts and that they do not get bonus points, they are the Europeans who would qualify for the playoffs. But if the match is canceled … the joy will be Japanese.

For the moment, amidst the controversy, the players have complied with the pre-game routine. One of the classics is the Run Captains, Stadium Recognition. And this Saturday, the local team was seen at the Yokohama International Stadium … splashing from the locker room.

Flooded corridors, with rugbiers who simulated swimming to pass the lagoons; a well-watered playground and the team's commitment to finalizing the details, as designed by the technical team led by New Zealander James Joseph, were the postcards of an atypical judicial inspection.

A decision on the match can be taken up to six hours before the scheduled start. Trains and flights have been canceled and the authorities are urging residents and visitors to stay at home, away from the torrential rains and destructive winds expected to hit the main island of Japan.