Rugby World Cup | Group Stage
Sep 19, 2015 at 4.45pm UK
32-34
Reaction
South Africa hooker Bismarck du Plessis: 'We are not angry after Japan humbling'
Bismarck du Plessis says that anger is not the overriding emotion in the South Africa camp after they were humbled by underdogs Japan in their Rugby World Cup opener.
Sep 22, 12:29
Eddie Jones: 'Rugby growing in Japan'
Japan coach Eddie Jones believes that rugby is a growing sport in the country after his side's shock 34-32 victory over South Africa in the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 22, 04:46
Kahn Fotuali'i wary of "wounded" South Africa
Samoa scrum-half Kahn Fotuali'i believes that the team will be facing a "wounded beast" when they face South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 21, 12:22
Sir Clive Woodward: 'Japan's win over South Africa sends message to sporting world'
Sir Clive Woodward says that Japan's "marvellous" win over South Africa at the Rugby World Cup sends a message to the sporting world.
Sep 21, 07:17
Top five Rugby World Cup upsets
Sports Mole looks back at some of the biggest upsets in Rugby World Cup history following South Africa's defeat to Japan at the 2015 tournament.
Sep 20, 10:04
Japan coach Eddie Jones after South Africa win: 'We didn't read the script'
Japan coach Eddie Jones expresses his delight after his side ignored the script and fought back to beat two-time champions South Africa in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener.
Sep 19, 21:43
Japan captain Michael Leitch: 'We've trained three years to beat South Africa'
Captain Michael Leitch says that Japan's shock Rugby World Cup victory over South Africa was three years in the making.
Sep 19, 21:32
South Africa fly-half Pat Lambie: 'We have to take a good look at ourselves'
South Africa fly-half Pat Lambie tells Sports Mole that the Springboks must "take a good look" at themselves after losing to Japan in their Rugby World Cup opener.
Sep 19, 20:53
Victor Matfield after Japan shock: 'I've never seen a dressing room like it'
Victor Matfield tells Sports Mole that he has never seen a dressing room as downbeat as the South Africa one after their shock defeat to Japan.
Sep 19, 20:28
Eddie Jones: 'Japan aiming for quarter-finals'
Head coach Eddie Jones says that Japan are aiming to qualify for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after their 34-32 victory over South Africa.
Sep 19, 19:30
Jean de Villiers: 'South Africa must win every game to progress'
Captain Jean de Villiers says that South Africa must win every game to reach the Rugby World Cup knockout rounds after a shock 34-32 defeat to Japan.
Sep 19, 19:11
The Match
Match Report
A late try from Karne Hesketh gives Japan a 34-32 victory over South Africa, after the Springboks had been reduced to 14-men when Coenraad Oosthuizen received a yellow.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Japan's shock win over South Africa in their opening match at the Rugby World Cup.
HT Report
Japan more than match South Africa in an entertaining first half of the Rugby World Cup Pool B opener, with the Springboks holding a narrow 12-10 lead in Brighton.
Form Guide
Build-up
Eddie Jones excited by Springboks test
Japan head coach Eddie Jones claims that his side are excited by the challenge of facing South Africa in their World Cup opener.
Sep 18, 10:32
Jean de Villiers returns to South Africa side for Japan game
South Africa captain Jean de Villiers returns to the side for Saturday's World Cup opener with Japan.
Sep 16, 17:54
Hitoshi Ono: 'South Africa will be scared of Japan'
Japan lock Hitoshi Ono believes that South Africa will be "scared" in their opening match at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 14, 16:12
Eben Etzebeth a doubt for South Africa opener
South Africa team doctor Craig Roberts insists that lock Eben Etzebeth is the only injury doubt for the Springboks' opening match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Sep 14, 14:05
South Africa expect fully-fit squad
South Africa team doctor Craig Roberts confirms that the side are likely to be fully fit for their opening game of the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 7, 15:37
