Japan beats U.S. to high Pacific Nations Cup group

Kumagaya, Saitama Pref. –
Japan superior to the Pacific Nations Cup semifinals as Pool B winners on Saturday after beating the United States 41-24 in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture.

Eddie Jones’ Japan will face Samoa in subsequent weekend’s semis whereas the U.S., which went via because the group runner-up, will tackle Fiji.

Both semifinals will happen in Tokyo, with the ultimate to be performed in Osaka on Sept. 21.