Rugby in Japan: Cherry blossoms rise up

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Ayumu Goromaru of Japan ceelbrates scoring the second try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Japan at the Brighton Community Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Rugby in Japan: Cherry blossoms rise up

When fans think of Japanese rugby, they think of the 34-32 win against South Africa. But there's much more to the tale, starting with a rout in 1995.

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Ayumu Goromaru of Japan ceelbrates scoring the second try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Japan at the Brighton Community Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Rugby in Japan: Cherry blossoms rise up

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