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Friday's Pro14 fixtures saw a trio of easy victories as the Cheetahs, Leinster and Connacht all won by big margins.
It has been a case of the storm before the storm in Japan, where Typhoon Hagibis is threatening to derail Scotland's Rugby World Cup.
Kurtley Beale played just 13 minutes of Australia's win over Georgia, but Michael Cheika says his head injury is not serious.
Struggling Canada are wary of another tournament defeat as Namibia bid to end a 22-game, 20-year Rugby World Cup losing streak.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland declared "the door is not shut" for quarter-final selection ahead of their last Pool D game.
If the weather holds up in Osaka, Siale Piutau will hope to celebrate his birthday with a record-breaking appearance for Tonga against USA.
Scottish Rugby is weighing up taking legal action to make sure the game with Japan goes ahead, but World Rugby has hit back.
Australia were a long way from their best in tough conditions, but two late tries gave them a bonus-point win in their last Pool D game.
The threat of Typhoon Hagibis has put Scotland's key Rugby World Cup clash with Japan in doubt and a legal challenge could come into play.
Gregor Townsend made 12 changes to his Scotland side, while Jamie Joseph named an experienced Japan team amid uncertainty over the match.
