'A rugby miracle' - Here are the highlights of Japan's historic triumph

There were emotional scenes as Karne Hesketh claimed a last-gasp try.

UNLESS YOU’VE BEEN living under a rock with no wi-fi for the afternoon, you’ll know that Japan produced what was surely the greatest shock in Rugby World Cup history by beating South Africa earlier.

There were emotional scenes as Karne Hesketh claimed a last-gasp try to confirm his side’s unlikely win.

And you can relive this incredible triumph will full match highlights in the video above.

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Credit: World Rugby

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