RWC 2019: Russia vs. Samoa

Name: RWC 2019: Russia vs. Samoa
Start: 2019-09-24T19:15Z+09:00
End: 2019-09-24T20:45Z+09:00

7:15pm – 8:45pm

Kumagaya

Saitama

Russia will be taking on Samoa in the 9th match of the World Cup. Only a few places higher than Russia in the world rankings, Samoa will have to give it their all.

Need help planning your rugby adventures? Read our guide on how to tackle the basics of a trip to Japan.

Pro tip: Don’t forget to reserve your Japan Rail Pass for inter-city travel between matches, and stay connected with a rental wifi router.

(Lily Crossley-Baxter)

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Dates

24th Sep, 2019

Start/End Time 7:15pm – 8:45pm

Venue Kumagaya Rugby Stadium

Area

Kumagaya

Saitama

Access

3.3 km from Kumagaya Station

Weather

Typical weather at this time:

High: 26 ºC Low: 18 ºC

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