Rugby is far from the most popular sport in Japan, but fans have come out in numbers -- and watched on TV in their millions -- for the first World Cup held in Asia. Handling errors cost South Africa dear in a frustrating first half but they gradually tightened the screws after the break as Pollard kicked three penalties before Faf de Klerk and Mapimpi delivered late tries. South Africa players and fans celebrate as they secure their place in the semi-final at Rugby World Cup 2019 after beating Japan 26 - 3.#JPNvRSA #RWC2019 #WebbEllisCup pic.twitter.com/rGOestphZI — Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 20, 2019Earlier, Wales scrambled into the semi-finals with a nail-biting 20-19 win over 14-man France which carried strong echoes of their last World Cup meeting in 2011. FT: Wales 20-19 FranceThey trailed for almost the entire game, but took the lead when it mattered! Japan or South Africa await for a place in the @rugbyworldcup final!

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 20, 2019 12:45 UTC