Japan 7-41 South Africa: Springboks too strong for World Cup hosts
Japan vs South Africa
International
11:15am Friday 6th September
A hat-trick of tries from Makazole Mapimpi headed South Africa on Friday in their final World Cup warm-up game to some victory over Japan, gaining revenge for defeat three years back and putting down a championship mark.
Winger Cheslin Kolbe started the scoring with a fantastic finish before Mapimpi ran in two simple tries from another flank since the Springboks built a 22-0 lead in Kumagaya.
Tries from Kolbe and Mapimpi a closing flourish from Herschel Jantjies victory along with either side of Kotaro Matsushima’s consolation for South Africa and helped soothe Japans’ memory renowned win in the 2015 World Cup.
Until South Africa begin their campaign against reigning champions japan must look for improvement in their World Cup opener.
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