History of rugby union matches between Japan and South Africa

Japan and South Africa have met only once. They played in the opening match of Pool B in the 2015 Rugby World Cup, where in a shock upset Japan defeated two time Rugby World Cup winners South Africa 34–32. The match is considered by many as arguably the biggest upset in rugby union history. [1][2]

Summary

Overall

Details Played Won by
 Japan		 Won by
 South Africa		 Drawn Japan points South Africa points
In Japan 0 0 0 0 0 0
In South Africa 0 0 0 0 0 0
Neutral venue 1 1 0 0 34 32
Overall 1 1 0 0 34 32

Records

Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.

Record Japan South Africa
Longest winning streak 1 (19 September 2015–Present) N/A
Largest points for
Home N/A N/A
Away 34 (19 September 2015) 32 (19 September 2015)
Largest winning margin
Home N/A N/A
Away 2 (19 September 2015) N/A

Results

No. Date Venue Score Winner Competition
1 19 September 2015 Falmer Stadium, Brighton, United Kingdom 32 – 34  Japan 2015 Rugby World Cup

References

  1. ↑ http://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/34269878
  2. ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/sep/19/south-africa-japan-rugby-world-cup-2015-match-report

Sources

1. http://stats.espnscrum.com/statsguru/rugby/stats/index.html?class=1;opposition=5;team=23;template=results;type=team;view=match

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