Japan earn 3 wins at Rugby World Cup

Japan's national rugby team members pose for photos in Gloucester, England, on Oct. 11, 2015, after beating the United States 28-18 to end with a 3-1 win-loss record in the pool stage of the Rugby World Cup. Japan is the first team in the tournament history not to make the last eight with such a record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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