Who scored the winning try for Japan against South Africa?
Trailing by two at half-time, a try from Ayumu Goromaru and some nerveless kicking dragged Japan level at 29-29 with just 10 minutes to play, plainly rattling the South Africans. When Handre Pollard kicked a penalty with five minutes remaining it appeared South Africa would at least avoid a humiliating defeat.
What was the score in the 2015 Rugby World Cup final?
34–17
New Zealand beat Australia 34–17, winning the World Cup for a record third time, and becoming the first team to retain the Webb Ellis Cup. This match saw a new record for tries in a Rugby World Cup Final with the teams combining for five, surpassing the previous record of four scored in the 1987 final.
Who was the 2015 men’s Rugby World Cup winner?
New Zealand
Reigning champions New Zealand won the cup and defended their title by defeating Australia in the final 34–17; South Africa defeated Argentina to take third place….2015 Rugby World Cup.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Champions | New Zealand |
| Runner-up | Australia |
| Third place | South Africa |
| Tournament statistics |
How did Japan beat South Africa?
Japan pulled off the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history on this day in 2015 with a stunning 34-32 win over South Africa at the Amex Stadium in Brighton. A try by Karne Hesketh in the final minute helped Eddie Jones’ side end their long wait for another victory in the quadrennial tournament.
Where did Japan come in the 2015 Rugby World Cup?
By position
| Rugby World Cup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | PA |
| 2011 | Pool Stage | 184 |
| 2015 | Pool Stage | 100 |
| 2019 | Quarter-finals | 88 |
Where did Japan beat South Africa in 2015?
Brighton
Japan pulled off the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history on this day in 2015 with a stunning 34-32 win over South Africa at the Amex Stadium in Brighton.
