USA Eagles want to make their mark on this World Cup after being inspired by Japan, according to their assistant coach.

Kevin Battle is hoping that the USA can trouble the Scots when the two sides meet at Elland Road on Sunday.

Japan upset South Africa 34-32 in the opening match in Pool B before falling to Scotland 45-10.

"We're going to put our best foot forward and see if we can't recreate those same heroics," Battle told reporters. "Unfortunately, we fell a little short against Samoa (in Sunday's 25-16 defeat). We feel like we have a really great opportunity against Scotland and also against Japan.

"We really feel we have a great opportunity to have our best showing at the Rugby World Cup. Japan have been really inspiring, they have done the impossible and I think they've also let everybody else know that it can be possible.

"We're big, we're fast, we're physical, we can be very nasty and that's what you will see out of an American team coming forward."

Scotland have a 100% record against the USA, winning all four of their previous matches.