Japan beat South Africa to create Rugby World Cup sensation

[WorldNews]

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A last-minute Karne Hesketh try secured a 34-32 win over two-time champions South Africa in one of the biggest shocks in Rugby World Cup history on Saturday. Japan attacked the Springboks from the first minute in an inspiring performance in the Pool D opening match in Brighton. After Ayumu Goromaru scored 24 points including an brilliant try to keep Japan in the game, Hesketh finally pierced South Africa's desperate defence in the dying seconds to claim the famous win.

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