Japan stun S. Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japan are awarded a penalty in the closing stages of a Pool B game against South Africa at the World Cup on Sept. 19, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. Japan turned down the chance to kick for a draw and went on to score a last ditch winning try to beat the two-time world champions 34-32 in a dramatic upset victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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