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South Africa 26-3 Japan: Springboks through to Rugby World Cup semi-finals

Quarter Final - Japan v South Africa - Fans watch the match in the Oita city fan Zone - Oita, Japan - October 20, 2019 A Japan fan reacts during the match REUTERS

Japan's rugby fans had nothing but praise Sunday for their team's fairytale march to the World Cup quarter-finals that came crashing down with a 26-3 defeat to South Africa.

The Brave Blossoms have captured the imagination of a country hooked on baseball and sumo and supporters packed out fanzones and tuned in in their millions to watch the game on TV.

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