• South Africa 32-34 Japan
• Jones: ‘The history for Japanese rugby has changed’Sometimes it is the little snapshots that best illustrate the bigger picture. When total strangers cross the street to shake hands with passing Japanese tourists,as they were doing near Brighton station on Sunday, it is a certain sign something remarkable has just taken place. Regardless of whatever else happens at this Rugby World Cup, and everyone is now in care for with the Brave Blossoms.
There were even sightings of South Africa fans waving Japanese flags following the biggest upset in the history of rugby union. And why not? Saturday’s result did not just strike a timely blow on behalf of every tier two country. It represented a karate chop to the throat of the established order and a bullet train to a brave current world. It certainly felt like the most momentous day the sport has known since Nelson Mandela handed Francois Pienaar the 1995 World Cup trophy.
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Source: theguardian.com