Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Ayumu Goromaru (C) of Japan is congratulated by captain Michael Leitch (far L) and other teammates after scoring a try in the second half of a Pool B game against South Africa at the Rugby World Cup on Sept. 19, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. Japan beat the two-time world champions 34-32 in a dramatic upset victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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