Fiji, Ireland in crucial games in Day 14 of Rugby World Cup
TOKYO (AP) — Day 14 of the Rugby World Cup features two games with Ireland taking on Russia and Fiji against Georgia.
Fiji needs to beat Georgia in Osaka on Thursday to have any chance of progressing to the knockout rounds from Pool D following its upset loss to Uruguay and an opening loss to Australia.
Ireland is coming off a shocking loss to host Japan and needs to get back on track against Russia at Kobe in Pool A. The Irish started the tournament with the No. 1 ranking but have slipped following a 1-1 start to the World Cup.
South Africa and Italy meet in Shizuoka on Friday ahead of a weekend featuring five games.
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