Japan qualified for the knockout stages of a Rugby World Cup for the first time Sunday on their ninth attempt, a remarkable achievement for a side that were regarded until recently as tournament pushovers.The Brave Blossoms, who won all four pool-stage games in the tournament, only became a potential threat at the 2015 tournament where they finished with three wins including a victory over South Africa that was seen as one of the biggest upsets in rugby history.Until the 2015 edition in England, they had one win, two draws and 21 losses since competing in the inaugural World Cup in 1987. Th…READ FULL ARTICLE
