Japan turned its first matchup with mighty South Africa into the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history on Saturday when the 1,000-1 shots won 34-32 in injury time.

South Africa ran in six tries, including a hat trick by wing Makazole Mapimpi, in a 41-7 win over Japan in a Rugby World Cup warmup game on Friday, denting the tournament host's confidence two ...

Japan pulled off the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history with a stunning 34-32 win over South Africa in Brighton. Karne Hesketh’s 84th-minute try capped a mesmerising performance from a ...

BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Japan turned its first matchup with mighty South Africa into the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history on Saturday when the 1,000-1 no-hopers won 34-32. Nearly four ...

But Japan’s brand of high-tempo rugby caused South Africa no end of problems and they became victims of the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history. Iconic moment: On-field – the sheer delight on the ...

Japan coach Eddie Jones reckons his team can spring an upset against South Africa, who have had a tough 2015 so far.

Japan have only played South Africa once at a Rugby World Cup, but it was one of the most famous games in the tournament's history.

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A stunning defeat over South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup changed Japanese rugby forever.