The tournament's most enduring story was Japan’s 34–32 victory over two-time champions South Africa.
: Widely regarded as the greatest upset in rugby history , Japan refused a late penalty for a draw and instead went for the winning try, scored by Karne Hesketh in the 84th minute. rugby-world-cup-2015-reloaded
In a high-scoring final at Twickenham Stadium , the All Blacks defeated Australia 34–17. The tournament's most enduring story was Japan’s 34–32
: Though Japan became the first team to win three pool matches and still not advance to the quarterfinals, they captured the world's imagination and set the stage for their role as 2019 hosts. 📉 Host Nation Heartbreak rugby-world-cup-2015-reloaded