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Jamie Joseph said he would "take my hat off" to Japan for their Rugby World Cup heroics as their campaign ended with defeat to South Africa.
Captain Michael Leitch says Japan will not fear South Africa and have increasing confidence they can reach the semi-finals.
Japan found motivation amid the terrible impact of Typhoon Hagibis as they reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.
Gregor Townsend made 12 changes to his Scotland side, while Jamie Joseph named an experienced Japan team amid uncertainty over the match.
Gregor Townsend made 12 changes to his Scotland side, while Jamie Joseph named an experienced Japan team amid uncertainty over the match.
Japan will bid to make it three wins from three matches when they tackle Samoa in Toyota City on Saturday, and Michael Leitch is recalled.
Japan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton.
