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Japan edge South Africa at the death in huge Rugby World Cup upset

BY Grant Constable  ·  Saturday Sep 19, 2015

Japan have beaten South Africa 34-32 in Brighton after scoring a try over 3 minutes into added time, in what was one of the biggest upsets ever in Rugby World Cup history. It was the first time the two sides had met and Japan, coached by Eddie Jones, were outstanding.

You can view the celebrations above, and we’ll get highlights posted for you soon.

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Grant Constable Posted By: Grant Constable

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