Rugby: Brave Blossoms to return home with heads held high despite RWC exit

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after their 28-18 victory against the United States in a Pool B game at the Rugby World Cup on Oct. 11, 2015 at Kingsholm in Gloucester, England. Japan became the first team to win three games at a Rugby World Cup but fail to reach the knockout stage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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