Japan players channel spirit of the samurai in 'do or die' Rugby World Cup match agai

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The equation facing the Japanese is quite simple heading into their final pool game against Argentina in Nantes on Sunday. For that reason, Japan’s players are channeling the spirit of the samurai — warriors recruited for military service by chieftains from around the 10th century — for their biggest game of the tournament. “We have a day for attack and defense but instead of the coaches running them, the players present their game plans for the week,” Japan team director Yuichiro Fuji said on Thursday.