Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Photo shows British newspapers reporting on Sept. 20, 2015, Japan's 34-32 win against South Africa in the opening game of Pool B at the Rugby World Cup the previous day in Brighton, England. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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