Japan 19-12 Ireland: Dazzling display gives hosts shock victory bbc.com
Hosts Japan produce the shock result of the Rugby World Cup by beating Pool A favourites Ireland 19-12 in Shizuoka.
Tries from Garry Ringrose and Rob Kearney saw Ireland lead at the break, although three Yu Tamura penalties kept the game to within one score.
Replacement Kenki Fukuoka dived over in the corner on 59 minutes to put the Brave Blossoms in front.
Tamura's 72nd-minute penalty sealed a monumental win.
Not since Japan's win over South Africa four years ago in Brighton has rugby witnessed a result that will resound around the world in the way this one will.
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