Brilliant Japan beat Scotland to reach World Cup quarters for first time

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan produced a scintillating display of attacking rugby then withheld a spirited Scotland fightback to triumph 28-21 on a memorable night in Yokohama and reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time on Sunday.

When Japan beat South Africa four years ago - having won only one of their previous 24 World Cup matches - it was considered the greatest shock in rugby history. This time, having already beaten Ireland three weeks ago, it did not even feel like a real surprise. The match was given the go-ahead only on Sunday morning after an inspection of the damage caused by Typhoon Hagibis and proved a wonderfully uplifting occasion for the country after the death and destruction wrought by the storm.

It was then bedlam two minutes into the second half when Fukuoka stripped Chris Harris and galloped clear for a fourth and bonus-point clinching try.

Scotland going to blame the All Blacks for this too?

World Well done! Go on Japan 🇯🇵

Well done Japan, time to enlarge the 6 Nations

Anyone can share a rugby-themed anime?

Bro these jerseys HayfordWill

No way..😧

It was probably the most riveting game of the World Cup so far. Both teams put in heroic performances and both sides should be proud. It will be exciting quarter finals next weekend!

This is straight Anime

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