[SOCIAL WIRE] Spectators React to South Africa's Quarterfinal Win Over Japan in RWC 2019

Author: Galileo Ferrari

South Africa battered Japan's offensive efforts with an overpowering defense and won the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal matchup 26-3. On Twitter, we look at how people reacted.

日本代表の皆さん、たくさんの感動をありがとう。
夢のような一ヶ月間でした。堂々たるベスト8。アジアで初めて、ここ日本で開催されたワールドカップで、世界の強豪たちを相手に日本の実力を示してくれた皆さんを、大いに誇りに思います。
ありがとうございました。 pic.twitter.com/6hjzjRBaPy

— 安倍晋三 (@AbeShinzo) October 20, 2019

WOW,That was some Maul folks,absolute Brute Bokpower ????? #JPNvRSA #StrongerTogether

— Breyton Paulse (@BreytonPaulse) October 20, 2019

YESSSS!!!!!????????????????????#Springboks #JPNvRSA #RWC2019

— Maps Maponyane (@MapsMaponyane) October 20, 2019

Up the BOKS !!

We are proud - that was epic #JPNvRSA pic.twitter.com/eKWB21mvMM

— Minister of Transport |Mr Fix (@MbalulaFikile) October 20, 2019

THANK YOU JAPAN.

You brought more to #RWC2019 than anyone expected.

????????#JPNvRSA

— Andy McGeady (@andymcgeady) 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

Dear Japan,

You've been awesome and a pleasure to watch ?✨?

Thanks for the memories ?#RWC2019 #JPNvRSA #WebbEllisCup #RWCTokyo pic.twitter.com/Z9kdz7ahZM

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 20, 2019