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Twitter reacts to another sensational Japan performance

By Ciarán Kennedy

13 Oct 2019

Kenki Fukuoka

Twitter was for full of praise for Japan following their sensational 28-21 defeat of Scotland in Yokohama.

The Brave Blossoms secured their place in the World Cup quarter finals in style, delivering a high-intensity performance and scoring four tries against Scotland.

It was the second Tier 1 scalp Japan have taken in the tournament, following their second round defeat of Ireland.

The result saw Japan top Pool A and sets them up for a quarter-final meeting with South-Africa, who they famously beat at the 2015 World Cup, in Tokyo next Sunday.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to one of the most entertaining games of the tournament so far.

??????? !!! ?????? This is so so huge for the country & a life changing moment for the players .. What an amazing night for rugby in general!!??
????? ????
?????? @rugbyworldcupjp @JRFURugby
— Matt Giteau ?? (@giteau_rugby) October 13, 2019

Defining moment for Japan. The moment beating Tier 1 opposition is no longer regarded an upset! #priceless https://t.co/2RT3FIYq8B
— Daniel Leo (@danleo82) October 13, 2019

WHAT A F$%÷N GAME!!!!!.. talk about a heart rate spike!!! #JPNvSCO ??
— nemzy (@nemani_nadolo) October 13, 2019

That was some game of rugby. Japan quite brilliant ! Not sure there has been one that has made such an impact on a country since 1995 Final….#RWC2019JAPAN
— Will Carling (@willcarling) October 13, 2019

Japan are sensational. #JPNvSCO
— Jim Hamilton (@jimhamilton4) October 13, 2019

Best game of the #RWC2019JAPAN so far. Congratulations Japan ??#SCOvJAP
— Jacques Burger (@Nabasboer) October 13, 2019

Gutted for our Celtic brothers Scotland but incredible performance by Japan. England still the only host nation not to get out of their group at their home World Cup.
Incredible scenes, da Iawn Japan ?? pic.twitter.com/hEDCl6W6zR
— Ian Gough? (@VanGough4) October 13, 2019

Cracking game. Incredible scenes in Yokohama and history made by Japan!!! pic.twitter.com/416UNtggBm
— Matt Dawson (@matt9dawson) October 13, 2019

Japan play some rugby ???
Love watching them ?
That’s how it’s done
— Simon Zebo (@SimonZebo) October 13, 2019

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