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Pacific Nations Cup Finalists confirmed

MATCH REPORT: Japan booked their spot in the Pacific Nations Cup Final against Fiji following their 49-27 victory over Samoa in Tokyo on Sunday.

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Concern for Italy flyhalf after Japan win

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Georgia beat 13-man Japan as Eddie Jones stays winless

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Maori All Blacks reveal changes for final Japan XV challenge

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Super Rugby champs bolster Maori All Blacks

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Eddie Jones doesn't mind losing

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