Japan in with a prayer until England pull away in last quarter
Brave Blossoms led at half-time after brilliant first-half performance
Paddy Jackson set for Japan as Joey Carberry flies home
Ireland coach Richie Murphy well aware of Japan’s threat in two Test series
Japan warm up for Ireland series with win over Romania
Brave Blossoms held off strong second-half comeback from opponents
Sam Davies gets Wales out of jail as valiant Japan thwarted at death
Replacement’s last-gasp drop goal secures win in Cardiff thriller
Eddie Jones ‘put pride back into Japanese rugby’
Before the tournament, Japan had only won one RWC match, against Zimbabwe in 1991
Japan thrash Samoa but miss out on crucial bonus point
They’ll almost certainly need to beat the United States in their final group match
Springboks expect different type of challenge from Japan
South Africa emphasise respect for their opponents ahead of opening clash
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