Super Typhoon Hagibis has left two games cancelledJapan v
Scotland could yet get called off by World RugbyJoe Schmidt has admitted the uncertainty around super Typhoon Hagibis has created a “distraction” for Ireland’s crucial
World Cup clash with Samoa.
Head coach Schmidt is confident
Ireland can quickly focus back in on Saturday’s Pool A decider in Fukuoka, that will now definitely beat the weather. Super Typhoon Hagibis is due to rip through Tokyo, Yokohama and Toyota City at the weekend, with World Rugby already cancelling
New Zealand versus
Italy and
England versus France. Scotland’s clash with
Japan on Sunday remains under threat – and a cancellation there would see Japan top Pool A and Ireland only able to finish second.