Boks to face Japan in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals
The teams featuring in the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup have been confirmed following the conclusion of the pool stages of the competition.
Sunday night’s clash in Yokohama brought down the curtain on the pool stages as Japan played out to a thrilling 28-21 win over Scotland to progress to the knockout stages for the first time in history.
After a weekend that saw Typhoon Hagibis cause widespread flooding and damage leading to the deaths of 15 people, the victory was a momentous moment for the nation.
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Following the victory, Japan captain Michael Leitch dedicated the performance to people affected by the natural disaster.
Hear from @JRFURugby's captain Michael Leitch in an emotional, proud and upbeat interview 👏
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 13, 2019
🗣"Our heart goes out to all the people suffering at the moment...Today was about emotion and physicality." #RWC2019 #JPNvSCO #RWCYokohama pic.twitter.com/2rFJtUMLao
The result means that Japan ended at the top of Pool A and have lined up a quarterfinal date with the Springboks next Sunday at the Tokyo Stadium.
On the same side of the draw, France will lock horns with Wales in a Northern Hemisphere derby.
On the other side of the quarterfinal draw, New Zealand will meet Ireland on Saturday in Tokyo while England have a date with Australia in Oita.
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