Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japan players greet the cheering crowd after beating South Africa 34-32 in a dramatic upset victory in a Pool B game at the Rugby World Cup on Sept. 19, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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