Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japan captain Michael Leitch (C) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a try in the first 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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