Japan overpower debutants Chile 42-12 in World Cup opener

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Japan cruised to an 42-12 victory over battling Chile in Pool D on Sunday after the South Americans marked their World Cup debut with the opening try.

Japan embraced the role of giants in the Toulouse heat, using their pack to bludgeon Chile to score six tries, including five by forwards, after fly-half Rodrigo Fernandez had given the debutants a shock sixth-minute lead. (AFP)