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

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4 years ago

October 20, 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
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— 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
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