Japan vs South Africa; perhaps the most exciting rugby match I've ever seen. Incredible. Amazing. Watch it even if you don't like the game.. — tom bradby (@tombradby) September 19, 2015 ...

Japan ended the 2015 World Cup with victories over USA and Samoa, but a defeat to Scotland meant the Brave Blossoms failed to reach the knockout stages for what would have been the first time.

Japan coach Jamie Joseph likens his finishers to "Ferraris" – but in Kolbe South Africa have a genuine match-winner of their own. Blink and you could miss it. HANDRE POLLARD v YU TAMURA ...

South Africa end Japan's World Cup to reach semi-finals Springboks avenge 2015 World Cup defeat and will play Wales on Sunday De Klerk & Mapimpi score second-half tries as South Africa dominated ...

South Africa 32 Japan 34A try from full-back Ayumu Goromaru, as well as his nerveless kicking, drew them level at 29-29 with just 10 minutes to play, with the rattled South Africans looking ...

September 19th, 2015 will be recorded as a red letter day in multiple histories: those of Japan, South Africa, Rugby, Sports and Upsets. The riveting manner in which Japan erased the laughability ...

With time almost up on the clock, Japan rolled the dice on England’s south coast. A successful kick at goal could have secured a draw against two-time world champion South Africa – a ...

Japan ended the 2015 World Cup with victories over USA and Samoa, but a defeat to Scotland meant the Brave Blossoms failed to reach the knockout stages for what would have been the first time.

Kolisi, who became South Africa's first black captain last year, will be a calming influence for the Springboks this weekend as they look to avoid a repeat of 2015 when they were humiliated 34-32 ...