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Rugby: Ex-Japan star Ayumu Goromaru to retire

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 9 Kyodo - File photo taken in September 2015 shows Ayumu Goromaru preparing to kick a penalty in Japan's 34-32 victory over South Africa in a Rugby World Cup pool match in Brighton, England. Goromaru has decided to retire after the Japan Rugby Top League season beginning in January 2021, according to his club Yamaha Jubilo.

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Brave Blossoms, Goromaru honored as All Blacks dominate awards

File photo shows Karne Hesketh (R) scoring a last-gasp try in Japan's 34-32 win over South Africa in their Pool B match of the Rugby World Cup in Brighton, England, on Sept. 19, 2015. What has been described as one of the biggest sporting upsets of all time was named "Best Match Moment" at the World Rugby awards ceremony in London on Nov. 1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan vs. South Africa in Rugby World Cup

Supporters cheer during a Rugby World Cup Pool B game between Japan and South Africa on Sept. 19, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. Japan beat the two-time world champions 34-32. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brave Blossoms in Rugby World Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after beating South Africa 34-32 in a dramatic upset victory in a Rugby World Cup Pool B game on Sept. 19, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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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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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japan coach Eddie Jones shakes hands with his staff as his team beat South Africa 34-32 in the opening game of Pool B at the Rugby World Cup in Brighton, England, on Sept. 19, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby fans ahead of match between Japan, S. Africa

Japanese rugby fans pose for a photo ahead of a Pool B game against South Africa 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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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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Rugby fans ahead of match between Japan, S. Africa

Rugby fans from Japan and South Africa pose for a photo 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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Rugby fans ahead of match between Japan, S. Africa

Rugby fans from Japan and South Africa pose for a photo 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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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Ayumu Goromaru (L bottom) of Japan scores a try in the second half of a Pool B game against South Africa 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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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japan players pose for a photo after beating South Africa 34-32 in a dramatic upset victory in a Pool B game at the Rugby World Cup on Sept. 19, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

The crowd roars as Japan score a try in the first half of a Pool B game against South Africa 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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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japan captain Michael Leitch (bottom) scores a try in the first half of a Pool B game against South Africa 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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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japanese players celebrate after Karne Hesketh scored a try in the 82nd minute of a Pool B game against South Africa 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. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japan captain Michael Leitch (R bottom) scores a try in the first half of a Pool B game against South Africa 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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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Karne Hesketh (R) of Japan celebrates after scoring a try in the 82nd minute of a Pool B game against South Africa 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. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Karne Hesketh (R) of Japan scores a try in the 82nd minute of a Pool B game against South Africa 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. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Amanaki Mafi of Japan runs into South African tacklers in the second half of a Pool B game 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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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Ayumu Goromaru (R) of Japan celebrates with teammate after beating South Africa 34-32 in a dramatic upset victory in a Pool B game at the Rugby World Cup on Sept. 19, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan stun S. Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japan are awarded a penalty in the closing stages of a Pool B game against South Africa at the World Cup on Sept. 19, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. Japan turned down the chance to kick for a draw and went on to score a last ditch winning try to beat the two-time world champions 34-32 in a dramatic upset victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japan captain Michael Leitch (C) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a try in the first half of a Pool B game against South Africa 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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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japan captain Michael Leitch (C) scores a try in the first half of a Pool B game against South Africa 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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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japan players greet the cheering crowd after beating South Africa 34-32 in a dramatic upset victory in a Pool B game at the Rugby World Cup on Sept. 19, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japan head coach Eddie Jones hugs Amanaki Mafi (20) after beating South Africa 34-32 in a dramatic upset victory in a Pool B game at the Rugby World Cup on Sept. 19, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Ayumu Goromaru (far L, back) of Japan is congratulated by teammates after scoring a try in the second half of a Pool B game against South Africa 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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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Ayumu Goromaru of Japan acknowledges the crowd after beating South Africa 34-32 in a dramatic upset victory in a Pool B game at the Rugby World Cup on Sept. 19, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Ayumu Goromaru (C) of Japan is congratulated by captain Michael Leitch (far L) and other teammates after scoring a try in the second half of a Pool B game against South Africa 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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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japan players greet the cheering crowd after beating South Africa 34-32 in a dramatic upset victory in a Pool B game at the Rugby World Cup on Sept. 19, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Ayumu Goromaru of Japan scores with a penalty kick in the second half of a Pool B game against South Africa 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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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Karne Hesketh (R) of Japan scores a try in the 82nd minute of a Pool B game against South Africa 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. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Japanese players celebrate after beating South Africa 34-32 in a dramatic upset victory in a Pool B game at the Rugby World Cup on Sept. 19, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Amanaki Mafi (L top) of Japan jumps at teammate Karne Hesketh (R front) after Hesketh scored a try in the 82nd minute of a Pool B game against South Africa 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. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Ex-Japan star Ayumu Goromaru to retire

File photo taken in September 2015 shows Ayumu Goromaru kicking a penalty during the first half of Japan's 34-32 victory over South Africa in a Rugby World Cup pool match in Brighton, England. Goromaru has decided to retire after the Japan Rugby Top League season beginning in January 2021, according to his club Yamaha Jubilo.

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Rugby: Ex-Japan star Ayumu Goromaru to retire

File photo taken in September 2015 shows Ayumu Goromaru preparing to kick a penalty in Japan's 34-32 victory over South Africa in a Rugby World Cup pool match in Brighton, England. Goromaru has decided to retire after the Japan Rugby Top League season beginning in January 2021, according to his club Yamaha Jubilo.