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Brave Uruguay punish error-prone Fiji in Kamaishi shock

Uruguay stunned Fiji 30-27 in ongoing Rugby World Cup.

Uruguay delivered the first upset of the Rugby World Cup with a stunning 30-27 victory over a fatigued and error-prone Fiji in a thrilling Pool D match at the Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium on Wednesday.

While not ranking as high in the shock stakes as Japan's victory over twice-champions South Africa at the 2015 World Cup, it was every bit as deserved and the Uruguayans, many in tears, danced with their small but vocal band of fans after the final whistle.

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