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No side have lit up this Rugby World Cup more than Japan and here was another electrifying result for the sport as whole. For the first time in their history the Brave Blossoms have advanced to the quarter-finals of the tournament and will now meet South Africa four years on from their famous win over the Springboks in Brighton.
This was also the day when the patronising tier two label still used by some to describe Japan’s status in the game officially ceased to exist. As was the case against Ireland, the Brave Blossoms were irresistible at times and were more than good value for their four-try success against a Scotland team whose tournament is now over.
Written by Robert Kitson at the International Stadium Yokohama
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/oct/13/japan-scotland-rugby-world-cup-match-report under the title “Japan hang on to reach Rugby World Cup last eight and send Scotland out”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
