So what’s next for the Brave Blossoms?

Well, what an incredible week of rugby. The World Cup has been fascinating so far; the organisers couldn’t be happier; and the crowds have come out in large numbers to catch the event.

The game of last weekend, which (let’s face it) is surely already the game of the tournament too, has helped catapult the competition further into the spotlight.

Japan’s win over South Africa in Brighton was, without doubt, the biggest upset ...