Former All Blacks halfback Justin Marshall believes the teams whose games haven't been called off due to Typhoon Hagibis will be better off in the long run at the Rugby World Cup.
The All Blacks' match against Italy scheduled to be played tonight was cancelled - part of a number of matches expected to be affected by the storm, due to the venues' proximity with its predicted path.
However, with some title contenders still expected to play this weekend, Marshall told the Radio Sport Breakfast it would put those sides in a better position for the knockout stages.
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"The teams that are still playing as they'd prepared throughout the tournament, I think they're better off.