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A great Japanese victory today: the Japanese team beat Ireland ("Brave Blossoms") in the Rugby World Cup with a stunning 19:12!
Congratulations! Japan has good chances to make it to the quarterfinals!
Photo credit: AP
And some Irish newspapers:
Congratulations! Japan has good chances to make it to the quarterfinals!
Photo credit: AP
Stunner in Shizuoka: Japan beats No. 2-ranked Ireland 19-12 in Rugby World Cup
Japan pulled off another Rugby World Cup shock for the ages with a fearless 19-12 win over Ireland on Saturday.
www.japantimes.co.jp
And some Irish newspapers:
Woeful Ireland suffer shock World Cup defeat against Japan as Pool A is thrown wide open
Ireland came to Japan hoping to make history but this wasn't what they had in mind.
www.independent.ie
Rugby World Cup: Japan’s rising sons leave Ireland under a cloud
Host nation pull off shock victory in Shizuoka to leave Joe Schmidt’s men reeling
www.irishtimes.com
Ireland help make history but not as they planned
Joe Schmidt has always cried foul against the accusation that Ireland are dull in attack.
www.irishexaminer.com