Pool B of the 2015 Rugby World Cup began on 19 September and was completed on 11 October 2015. The pool was composed of South Africa, Samoa and Scotlandwho all qualified automatically for the tournament due to finishing in the top three positions in their pools in 2011joined by the top Asian qualifier, Japan, and the second American qualifier, United States. South Africa and Scotland qualified for the quarter-finals.
Standings
Matches
All times are local United Kingdom time (UTC+01)
South Africa vs Japan
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- Fumiaki Tanaka earned his 50th test cap for Japan.
- This was the first ever match between these nations.
- This was South Africa's first ever loss to a Tier 2 nation.
- This was Japan's second ever win over one of the SANZAAR nations.
- This match is known as "The Brighton Miracle" and is featured in the film of the same name.
Samoa vs United States
Scotland vs Japan
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South Africa vs Samoa
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- Adriaan Strauss earned his 50th test cap for South Africa.
- Census Johnston earned his 50th test cap for Samoa.
- George, Ken and Tusi Pisi became the first set of three brothers to represent and play for one team in one XV, in a Rugby World Cup match.
Scotland vs United States
Samoa vs Japan
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- This was Japan's largest winning margin over Samoa, surpassing their 19-point winning margin set in 2014.
- Atsushi Hiwasa earned his 50th test cap for Japan.
South Africa vs Scotland
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South Africa vs United States
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Samoa vs Scotland
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- Richie Gray earned his 50th test cap for Scotland.
- Sean Lamont became the second Scottish player to earn 100 caps for Scotland.
United States vs Japan
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- With this win, Japan became the first team to win three pool games and still fail to advance to the knockout stage.
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