Rugby fans ahead of match between Japan, S. Africa

A supporter wears the face-painted flags of Japan and South Africa on her cheeks ahead of a Pool B game between the two countries 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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