Japan - Rugby World Cup 2015
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Hesketh - South Africa v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
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Japan beat South Africa
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Japanese fans at RWC2015 ahead of RSA v JPN match in Brighton
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Japan beat South Africa RWC 2015
Japan score the winning try to beat South Africa on the opening weekend of RWC 2015 in Brighton. -
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Memorable moments: Rugby World Cup 2015
ONE FOR THE SCRAPBOOK: It is the moment that leads to the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history as Karne Hesketh dives over the line to seal a shock victory for Japan against South Africa in a Pool B match... -
Memorable moments: Rugby World Cup 2015
Ecstatic Japan players celebrate their surprise victory in the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Japan at the Brighton Community Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Brighton, -
Twickenham graphic: Rugby World Cup 2015
Information graphic about Japan at Twickenham -
Japan fan wearing spectacles v Scotland: Rugby World Cup 2015
SHADES: A Japan supporter protects herself from the bright sunline with large sunglasses while sporting her country's flags in her hair -
Rugby World Cup 2015
BOY OH BOY: Justin Ives makes his children Addison and Nate so proud as he carries them on to the pitch to celebrate what is hailed as a wonderful World Cup for Japan -
Rugby World Cup 2015
BOY OH BOY: Justin Ives makes his children Addison and Nate so proud as he carries them on to the pitch to celebrate what is hailed as a wonderful World Cup for Japan -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: AJ MacGinty of USA in action during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Michael Leitch of Japan (2R) and team mates pose for a photo after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Eddie Jones, Head Coach of Japan signs autogrpahs after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: The Japanese team celebrate after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Luke Thompson of Japan is tackled by Samu Manoa of the United States during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Japanese team celebrate after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
FAREWELL: Japanese players bid goodbye to their fans as they show off an autographed flag after lighting up the competition -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
IN THE CLEAR: Chris Wyles has no challengers as he crosses the line and easily touches for United States' second try -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Luke Thompson of Japan looks on during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Amanaki Mafi of Japan goes over to score their third try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
MAFI HAPPY: Japan's Amanaki Mafi dives over the line under pressure to score Japan's third try -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
THRETTON THREATENS: United States' Thretton Palamo assess whether he can go through the gap between Michael Leitch and Justin Ives -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
SIDE-STEP: Michael Leitch of Japan goes past Andrew Durutalo of the United States during a thrilling match at Gloucester -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
POINTING THE WAY TO POINTS: Ayumu Goromaru of Japan prepares to kick a penalty to give his side three more points -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
ON A WING AND A PRAYER: Japan's Craig Wing evades the desperate dive of a United States defender to make a surge for the try line -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
WAIT FOR IT: Referee Glen Jackson signals to Japan scrum-half Fumiata Tanaka as he tries to sort out the scrum -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
HIT THE ROAD, ZACH: United States' Zach Fenoglio prepares to collect the ball and set off on a run towards the Japan line -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
SPACE INVADERS: Two Japan players move into the gap that Chris Wyles of the United States had been ready to explore as a route upfield -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
BREACH BY LEITCH: Japan captain Michael Leitch battles to open up a gap in the United States defensive line -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
ALL THE WAY FOR USA: Takudzwa Ngwenya slides over the line with Kotaro Matsushima of Japan in hot pursuit as he scores USA's first try -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
THAT GRINNING FEELING: Yoshikazu Fujita beams with delight at his teammates after scoring Japan's second try to extend their lead -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
IN FOR THE THRILL: Yoshikazu Fujita forces his way over the line to score Japan's second try against United States in Gloucester -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
RUNNING INTO TROUBLE: United States' AJ MacGinty cannot find a way past Ryu Koliniasi Holani and Kotaro Matsushima -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE: United States' Mike Petri might be wondering where Fumiaki Tanaka went after the little Japanese sold him a dummy -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
CAUGHT RED-HANDED: Two United States players move in at the same time to block Kosei Ono's run upfield -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
OUT OF MY WAY: Ryu Koliniasi Holani of Japan brushes aside a tackle by Chris Wyles of the United States -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
I WON'T BE KOT: Japan's Kotaro Matsushima dives over the line to score a try and send his side into the lead against USA -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
IN THE CLEAR: Japan's Ryu Koliniasi Holani takes the ball from a scrum and makes the pass to set up an attack -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
A LEAP IN THE DARK: Japan win the lineout ball during their Pool B match with the USA in Gloucester -
USA v Japan - Pool B: Rugby World Cup 2015
WE BACK EDDIE: A Japan with his body painted with a message thanking Japan's head coach Eddie Jones stands in the crowd at the match against USA in Gloucester -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
CEREMONY OF SONG: The Japan and USA teams line up to sing their national anthems before going into action in the final match of the tournament's pool phase -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
ARM-IN-ARM: Captain Michael Leitch (2nd r) leads Japan in an emotional slow march on the field for their match against USA in Gloucester -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
SEEING DOUBLE: Two Captains America join a young lady companion in dressing for the occasion to watch United States play Japan in the final pool game in Gloucester -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
PUTTING ON A UNITED FACE: A USA supporter with his face painted in the stars and stripes enjoys the atmosphere in the build-up to the final pool match of Rugby World Cup 2015 -
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Japan pavilion opening: Rugby World Cup 2015
Opening of the Japan pavilion at Rugby World Cup 2015 -
Samoa v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Kosei Ono of Japan evades Samoan challenges during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Samoa and Japan at Stadium mk on October 3, 2015 in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) -
Samoa v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Japan fans look on prior to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Samoa and Japan at Stadium mk on October 3, 2015 in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) -
Samoa v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015
TAKE A BOW: Japan players bow in appreciation of the support from their fans during their victory over Samoa