Another Rugby World Cup match is officially under threat as Japan is hit by Typhoon Hagibis.
England's clash with France and New Zealand's fixture against Italy have already been cancelled, while Sunday's Pool A match between hosts Japan and Scotland is in doubt thanks to the adverse weather.
And now the match between Namibia versus Canada - both coached by Welshmen in Phil Davies and Kingsley Jones respectively - in Kamaishi is the latest that could be cut after a warning from the Governor of Iwate prefecture.
World Rugby's decision on Sunday’s match will be made after the venue inspection early next morning – at approximately 6am Japanese time (10pm UK time). You can follow the latest developments from Japan here .
A World Rugby statement reads: “World Rugby and the Japan Rugby 2019 Organising Committee notes and supports the strong recommendation issued by the Governor of Iwate prefecture and the Major of Kamaishi warning all residents and visitors to seek safe shelter
“Safety is our number one consideration and with Typhoon Hagibis predicted to impact Kamaishi in the early hours of Sunday morning, we continue to be in close contact with the city and the local authorities regarding the viability of hosting the match on Sunday as scheduled.
“We have advised the Namibia and Canada teams of the current situation and potential of cancellation, and our message to fans not currently in Kamaishi is not to travel before confirmation of the match status following a full assessment of the venue and associated infrastructure early on Sunday morning.
“Fans should keep up to date with the latest information relating to all Sunday’s matches via the official Rugby World Cup 2019 social and digital channels, including the @Japan2019_ENG Twitter account."
