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By Gareth Griffiths
BBC Sport Wales Japan, in Kumamoto Stadium
Wales coach Warren Gatland hopes to have a fully fit squad to chose from at Oita on 20 October.
Centre Jonathan Davies and fly-half Dan Biggar missed Sundays win over Uruguay that clinched top spot
While Biggar is recovering from two mind collapses in the victories within Australia and Fiji davies was given the all clear after a scan on his knee.
We are in a fantastic location, said Gatland.
Talking to this medics theyre optimistic that in a few days we will have the ability to find everybody fit and available for selection – the entire 31 training.
That is going to be the first time weve had here, that is really great. Now it is about generating momentum.
After preparing a campaign for Josh Adams, although Biggar was the casualty of a sickening collision with Liam Williams in exactly the game davies came off against Fiji.
Wing George North must recover from a foot injury, whilst Hadleigh Parkes picked up a knee knock against Uruguay in the last move of the game, although he states he should be fine.
Jonathan had a scan and it came back clear, that is really positive for us. We were a bit concerned, said Gatland.
Dan is moving by his protocols plus also he had a scan as well. We have talked to advisers and he has spoken to the advisor also. They are satisfied so hopefully hell be OK.
George had a slight ankle injury but he is going to be OK.
Wales play after their final group game against England was called off due to Typhoon Hagibis unbeaten France, who finished second in Pool C and topped Pool D.
France will have had a two-week break after victories over Tonga, Argentina and the USA.
Weve got a fairly good record against France, but theyre a tournament team. Folks today write them off and they then produce a performance no-one expects, said Gatland.
They have quality individuals and seem to flourish in quarter-finals along with semi-finals. We will flourish on that although it will be tough. We seem to perform better against better sides.
They will be a little fresher than individuals, but we feel battle-hardened. They are undefeated like individuals , so it ought to be a excellent match.
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