The Brave Blossoms got the win for the opening match.
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![Japan scorer against russia](https://featured.japan-forward.com/2019-rugby-world-cup/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/09/matsushima-kotaro-rugby-world-cup-japan-russia.jpg)
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan Wins Opener against Russia With Matsushima’s Hat TrickRugby World Cup 2019: Japan Wins Opener against Russia With Matsushima’s Hat Trick
host nation Japan (10th rank) took on Russia (20th rank),