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England set to play Uruguay ahead of tournament exit

England are set to play Uruguay at 8pm in a match that has lost a good deal of its allure for Lions fans since the host's defeat by Australia.

Meanwhile Scotland, looking to secure their place in the quarter finals, play Samoa at St James Park at 2.30pm, and Wales play Australia in Twickenham, kicking off at 4.45pm.

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Sturgeon: 'Good luck guys. We are all behind you'

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says everyone in Scotland is wishing the nation's team "every success" as they take on Japan in the Rugby World Cup.

I'm sure I'm speaking on behalf of everyone in Scotland. Good luck guys. We are all behind you.

Perhaps a week ago it was thought that Japan was slightly easier.

That might have changed now, but everybody in Scotland will be right behind Scotland's rugby team, and wishing them every success.

– Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

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