Japan had needed a sudden - death try against Russia after coming from 14 points down to secure a 14 - 14 draw after regulation time .
Otherwise Japan looked well deserving of a spot among the 15 big boys of sevens .
Japan had needed a sudden - death try against Russia after coming from 14 points down to secure a 14 - 14 draw after regulation time , but otherwise Japan looked well deserving of a spot among the 15 big boys of sevens .