World Rugby CEO sees Japan's upset win over S. Africa as spurring sport

Brett Gosper, chief executive officer of World Rugby, speaks in an interview in Cardiff, Wales, on Oct. 1, 2015, during the Rugby World Cup under way in England. He said underdog Japan's dramatic win over two-time champion South Africa will go a long way toward making the 2019 World Cup to be hosted by Tokyo a success. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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