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Fans on Twitter react as Japan's amazing World Cup journey comes to an end
Japan’s remarkable World Cup journey has come to an end after their quarter-final exit at the hands of South Africa.
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The Brave Blossoms lit up the tournament with their exciting brand of free-flowing attacking rugby, which saw them take major scalps against Ireland and Scotland to top Pool A.
The hosts simply didn’t enough to match the power and skill of the Springboks, but fans on Twitter were full of praise for a team that have provided so many memorable moments at this World Cup.
Japan were class ? #JPNvRSA pic.twitter.com/gdaVjZuYSB
— Alex R Terrell (@alxterrell) October 20, 2019
Goodby to Japan. You've been immensely brave, accurate and a joy to watch.
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) October 20, 2019
Highlights: @JRFURugby and @Springboks at Rugby World Cup 2019. #RWC2019 #JPNvRSA pic.twitter.com/tuX83WNNcz
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 20, 2019
https://twitter.com/LockyMcCaffrey/status/1185891757268955137
Bravo @JRFURugby
It has been beautiful to watch ??— Simon Zebo (@SimonZebo) October 20, 2019
Emotional scenes as Japan players embrace each other after tough quarter-final loss against South Africa#JPNvRSA #RWC2019 #WebbEllisCup pic.twitter.com/RfU8PqUS9h
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 20, 2019
Damn so much love to the ?? boys put the whole nation on their backs, played a exciting brand of rugby and the emotion of the players at the end showed how much it meant to them #RWC2019
— Jason Emery (@JasonEmery13) October 20, 2019
The Japanese fans are currently giving a masterclass in accepting defeat with grace and humility. Naturally.
It is an honour to be in the stadium watching this moment. Real tears. Real respect. Genuine pride. #rwc2019 #JPNvRSA
— Scotty Stevenson (@sumostevenson) October 20, 2019
Japan are the real deal
— Tim Visser (@timbovisser) October 20, 2019
Sportsmanship at its finest.
Moments after South Africa beat Japan in the #RWC2019 quarterfinals, these two supporters made a lifelong memory and traded jerseys. pic.twitter.com/RjjVo9HBhX
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 20, 2019
I think it is testament to Japan's performance in this tournament that them losing to South Africa – in the quarter final, having topped their group to get there – is considered disappointing. They made us believe.
— Dai Lama (@WelshDalaiLama) October 20, 2019
Thank you, Japan. You’ve been a blast. Now let’s get this team into the Six Nations or Rugby Championship.
On we go…
Saturday – England V New Zealand
Sunday – Wales V South Africa@ITVRugby— Nick Mullins (@andNickMullins) October 20, 2019
Well done Japan, had a great RWC tournament. Played an awesome brand of rugby, hats off to all the players and staff #RWC2019
— Matt (@MattCockbain) October 20, 2019
WATCH: RugbyPass gets the fan reaction following the quarter-final in Toyko
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