Argentina in tension! The Pumas vs. Japan LIVE takes place this Sunday, October 8, in the final date of the 2023 Rugby World Cup group stage. The defeat against England was a harsh lesson for Michael Cheika’s side, who later improved with victories over Samoa and Chile recovered. Now they have to win or draw to stay alive, as another fall would see them eliminated. On the other hand, the Brave Blossoms promise not to make things easy for them. La República Deportes brings you all the FREE ONLINE events from the Stade de la Beaujoire via ESPN and public television.
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When do the Pumas vs. Japan play for the Rugby World Cup?
The commitment of Argentina vs. Japan for the 2023 Rugby World Cup will be played this Sunday, October 8th at the following times depending on your location:
- Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay, Brazil: 8:00 a.m
- Venezuela, Bolivia, Rep. Dominican Republic, Miami: 7:00 a.m
- Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama: 6:00 a.m
- Mexico (center), Costa Rica: 5:00 a.m
- Spain (peninsula), Italy, France: 1:00 p.m
Argentina beat Chile and got the bonus point for scoring more than four tries in the final game. Photo: EFE
Where can you watch the Cougars vs. Japan LIVE for the Rugby World Cup?
The meeting of the Cougars vs. Japan It will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN and on public television for all of Argentina, as well as on Star Plus in the rest of Latin America and on Movistar Deportes 3 in Spain. You can also follow all incidents ONLINE FOR FREE via La República Deportes.
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The Pumas vs. Japan: confirmed lineups
- The Pumas: Gallo, Montoya, Gomez Kodela; Petti, Lavanini; Matera, Kremer, Gonzalez; Bertranou, S. Carreras; M. Carreras, Chocobares, Cinti, Boffelli, Mallía.
- Japan: Inagaki, Horie, Gu; Cornelsen, Fakatava; Leitch, Labuschagne, Himeno; Saito, Matsuda; Fifita, Nakamura, Riley, Matsushima, Lemeki.
Rugby World Cup 2023: How do the Pumas fare in the table?
Currently, the Pumas are in second place in Group D with 9 units, which is the same number as Japan but exceeds them by the difference in points scored (+46 versus +14). Argentina therefore only needs a draw to stay in the tournament, while a loss would qualify the Brave Blossoms.
Rugby World Cup Group D position table. Photo: World Rugby