Canada take on Japan in the bottom-of-the-table clash in Bordeaux in Pool B on Tuesday

But Japanese winger Kosuke Endo gives his side the perfect start with a stunning solo try after 12 minutes

Japanese fans in the packed Stade Chaban-Delmas are delighted as they hope for a first win in the competition

Both sides are evenly matched until Canada hooker Pat Riordan barges over early in the second half

Winger Dth van der Merwe puts Canada in the driving seat with a score on 66 minutes

But Japan do not give up and deep into injury time, substitute Koji Taira touches down to give his side the chance of a draw

Despite being under immense pressure, centre Shotaro Onishi keeps calm to kick the conversion which seals a 12-12 draw

Onishi is mobbed as the final whistle blows and the Japanese players celebrate a thrilling stalemate

In Bordeaux, Romania and Portugal face off for the wooden spoon game in Pool C

A packed Stade Chaban-Delmas houses fans from both sides, with plenty clad in Portugal's colours

Romania have their fare shair of supporters there too, complemented by enthusiastic French locals

Romania outgun Portugal early on but against the run of play, Portuguese hooker Joaquim Ferreira crashes over

Romania are unable to make inroads and turn around 7-0 down before replacement hooker Marius Tincu rumbles over

A Goncalo Malheiro penalty puts Portugal back in front but Florin Corodeanu grabs a late try to clinch the win for Romania

Portugal end up winless in their first World Cup but gather plenty of admirers along the way