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South Africa 32-34 Japan

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Karne Hesketh scores a dramatic last-minute try as Japan beat South Africa 34-32 in arguably the biggest upset in rugby history.

Japan beat South Africa in greatest Rugby World Cup shock ever

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Entire World Cups are shaped by weekends like this. This was not just one of the most epic games in the history of this tournament but one to create ripples across the globe. Never has there been a bigger...

AMAZING! Japan turn the Rugby World Cup on its head by shocking the Springboks

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Japan have created one of the biggest shocks in the history of Rugby Union with a stunning 34-32 victory over South African in Brighton.

Japan edge South Africa at the death in huge Rugby World Cup upset

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

Japan will go down in Rugby World Cup history after that victory over South Africa #RSA. Hats off #JPN @jrfurugby http://t.co/tg1GxCiZUy — Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) September 19, 2015 Japan...

Griffons keep home semi hopes alive

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

The Down Touch Griffons kept their hopes of a home semifinal alive as they edged out the Hino Valke 30-21in their Absa Currie Cup First Division match at the HT Pelatona Projects Stadium on Saturday.

Highlights: South Africa vs Japan

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan create history by beating South Africa in their opening pool game. The un-fancied Brave Blossoms kept the south Africans within reach the entire game with ferocious defence and great speed and execution...

South Africa v Japan: Rugby World Cup 2015 – live!

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Rugby World Cup Pool B updates from the Amex Stadium in BrightonSouth Africa welcome back Jean de Villiers in World Cup against JapanAnd email simon.burnton@theguardian.com or tweet @Simon_Burnton 5.06pm...

Ireland thump Canada in Cardiff stroll

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Slick Ireland put an underwhelming warm-up campaign firmly behind them by crushing Canada 50-7 in their Rugby World Cup Pool D opener at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Springboks vs Japan: 2015 Rugby World Cup live scores, blog

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Heavyweights South Africa play their first game of the 2015 Rugby World Cup against Japan in what should be a good test for the Springboks. Join The Roar for live scores of the game from 1:45am AEST, and...

Alberts Out

1 decade ago

Springbok loose forward Willem Alberts has been withdrawn from Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opening game against Japan after injuring his calf during the captain’s run. Pieter-Steph du Toit will start...