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Japan Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Hosting their first World Cup, Japan made history by reaching the last eight
Tonga Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Unlikely to proceed to the knockout stages, Tonga could still be a surprise package in Japan.
Uruguay Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
A sporadic qualifier for the World Cup, Uruguay played in their second tournament in a row in 2019
Russia Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Russia's qualification for the tournament was a shock and it was only their second World Cup
Canada Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
The last team to qualify for the tournament, Canada had to go through the Repechage tournament to book their place in Japan.
Namibia Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Namibia booked their place once again at the World Cup, but are still awaiting a win
Samoa Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Having to rely on a play-off win against Germany, Samoa found it very tough to qualify for Japan
Georgia Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Japan 2019 was the Lelos' fifth World Cup appearance
Fiji Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Here's everything you need to know about Fiji at this World Cup