Japanese rugby supporters exploded with joy after the Rugby World Cup (RWC) hosts made history by reaching the quarterfinals of the tournament for the first time.
On Sunday, Japan claimed a 28-21 win against Scotland in Pool A at Yokohama Stadium.
TimesLIVE reported that the game came a day after Typhoon Hagibis smashed through the country, leaving at least 23 people dead and triggering landslides and flooding.
The go-ahead for the match was given at the last minute, after safety inspections.
Japan will face Pool B runners-up the Springboks on Sunday, while Ireland face Pool B winners New Zealand on Saturday. Both games take place in Tokyo.
Reactions
Sunday’s victory left Japanese supporters in tears.
Watch the footage below:
This is what sport is all about 🙌
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Watch fans across Japan react after the Brave Blossoms stunning victory guaranteed a quarter-final berth #MyRugbyMoment#RWC2019 #JPNvSCO pic.twitter.com/TMlvnHiMLy
Japan players thank fans with bow after beating Scotland to reach their first Rugby World Cup Quarter-final #RWC2019 #JPNvSCO pic.twitter.com/7jTpJai9Mh
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 13, 2019
Incredible scenes as @JRFURugby players celebrate reaching the Rugby World Cup Quarter-finals for the first time in history #JPNvSCO #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/qOURyPGJBV
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 13, 2019
This is how much it means to these fans.#RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/kTxWU1l77k
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 13, 2019
