“Japan proves too strong for Chile, with debutants scoring two tries but falling short in Pool D match”

In a Pool D match at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Japan triumphed over Chile with a convincing 42-12 scoreline, despite some spirited play from the debutants. The Japanese team showed their class, securing the win and earning a bonus point, but the result did not tell the full story, as Chile put up a valiant effort on their World Cup debut.

The match was full of intensity, with Chile drawing first blood. They scored the opening try, courtesy of Felipe Fernández in the 6th minute, leading 7-0 early on. Japan’s Amato Fakatava, however, quickly responded with a try of his own, bringing the score to 7-7. The teams exchanged penalties, but Japan eventually pulled away with Fakatava adding a second try before the break. By halftime, the score was 21-7 in favor of Japan.

The second half saw more action. Chile was not going down without a fight, and Alfonso Escobar scored a try in the 50th minute to narrow the gap to 21-12. But Japan retaliated with further tries from Kazuki Nakamura (72nd minute) and Michael Leitch (53rd minute), followed by a late try from Jonah Hearn in the 79th minute to seal a comfortable win at 42-12.

Despite the result, Chile can be proud of their performance, scoring two tries on their World Cup debut and competing fiercely throughout the game. The Japanese team will need to improve as they progress in the tournament, but the win gives them momentum heading into their next match.