Rugby: Townsend says Scots must be at best to beat Japan at World Cup

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said Monday his side will need to be at their best if they are to beat hosts Japan and advance to the quarterfinals of this year's Rugby World Cup.Speaking at the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club after giving a coaching clinic to local high school students, Townsend said playing a passionate Japanese side in front of their home fans would be a major challenge."The motivation of playing a home World Cup is an opportunity not many countries get," he said.Scotland will meet the Brave Blossoms in their final match of the pool stage. The hosts are most likely targe…READ FULL ARTICLE