'History changes for Japanese rugby' as world wowed by defeat of Springboks

Television stations were unmoved by the historic win in Brighton, but former greats pay tribute to stunning win by the hosts of the 2019 tournamentThe rugby world has reacted with praise and astonishment after Japan pulled off the biggest upset in the sport’s history with a last-gasp victory over South Africa in their opening game of the World Cup.As Japanese sports fans digested the enormity of their compatriots’ feat in Brighton in the small hours of Sunday morning, rugby stars past and present took to social media to applaud the tactical brilliance of the Brave Blossoms and their Australian…