Japan beat South Africa in greatest Rugby World Cup shock ever

Out of a clear blue English sky came a thunderbolt to eclipse anything the Rugby World Cup has ever seen. This was the biggest shock in rugby history, bar none, the kind of result that creates ripples beyond mere sport. If there is a contest even half as extraordinary between now and the end of October, this tournament will have been truly blessed. The Brave Blossoms were more than gallant; from s

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"There are not enough words to praise the effort of the Japanese players, not least their outstanding full-back Ayumu Goromaru who scored 24 points, or their head coach Eddie Jones. "