Saturday morning, the Japanese have created the surprise by defeating the team of Ireland (19-12), yet largely favorite of the group A. The host country took a decisive step for the qualification in the quarter-finals.

Japan has taken a decisive step towards qualifying for the quarterfinals of "his" Rugby World Cup, achieving a historic feat at the expense of Ireland, beaten (19-12) Saturday in Shizuoka. Four years after their success against the Springboks in Brighton, at the 2015 World Cup, the Japanese have signed another resounding success against another major nation, contender for the world title.