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Rugby World Cup day 20: Scotland face Russia test as Wales aim for QFs

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Can Wales join England in the last eight and will Scotland keep their own slim qualification hopes alive?

Scotland's battle to reach the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup reaches its next hurdle as Gregor Townsend's men face Russia in Fukuroi.

The opening defeat to Ireland – coupled with hosts Japan's 100 per cent start to the tournament – has meant Scotland need to extract maximum points ahead of the two sides' showdown in the final round of matches.

Six Nations champions Wales are also in action as they tackle Fiji in Oita on Wednesday looking to secure a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Here, the PA news agency looks ahead to Wednesday's fixtures and wraps up all the latest action from Japan.

Scots know the score

Townsend's men will need to extract the full five points on offer when they face Russia to maximise chances of edging out Japan in the battle for qualification from Pool A.

The Bears – ranked 20th in the world – sit bottom of the group without a point, but their pack have certainly not disgraced themselves with their work on the ground.

Scotland's stand-in captain John Barclay is not expecting a straightforward encounter.

"They're physical, hard at the breakdown, they make things niggly and awkward," Edinburgh flanker Barclay said at a press conference.

"When they have the ball they're abrasive and direct. We are under no illusions."

Recharged Wales raring to go

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