Japan upset Scotland at chaotic Rugby World Cup in the wake of Typhoon Hagibis
<p>Japan has dominated Scotland to triumph with a 28-21 win, meaning that this is the first time that Japan have reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.</p>
<p>Japan were faster and relentless in their attacks against Scotland, much to the delight of the red-and-white crowd who were cheering on their every move.</p>
<p>Japan coach Jamie Joseph said that the team went “another level” in the match.</p>
<p>"Tonight we went another level," he said.</p>
<p>"They wanted it as much as the Scots and gave as much as they could. This is what it takes to win big test matches."</p>
<p>Wing Kenki Fukuoka scored two tries while Kotaro Matsushima and Keita Inagaki also scored as the team held off attacks from Scotland.</p>
<p>However, Japan were aware that their win came at a price, as the country is reeling from the damage caused by Typhoon Hagibis.</p>
<p>"Whilst we are celebrating tonight there are a lot of people who aren't," Joseph said.</p>
<p>Rugby fans are shocked at the outcome, as it means that this is the second time Scotland have failed to reach the last eight. Their last loss was back in 2011, but they haven’t let it get them down.</p>
<p>"We had a mountain to climb after that first half but we started climbing it and I thought the effort the players put in to get back to within seven points was excellent," said Scotland coach Gregor Townsend to<span> </span><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-14/japan-scotland-rwc-result-typhoon-hagibis-winner/11598394" target="_blank">The ABC</a></em>.</p>
<p>"We were obviously aware that this was huge for the home nation. The atmosphere was absolutely fantastic and you didn't want to be the team that was losing in that atmosphere."</p>
