Boks lose to Japan and Twitter erupts

Social media users have poked fun at the Springboks' 34-32 loss to Japan.

September 20, 2015

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JAPAN caused the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history by beating the Springboks 34-32 in their opening game of the tournament last night.
Shocked and upset fans then took to Twitter to share their frustrations at the result.

Eish….No need to say anymore #RWC2015 pic.twitter.com/mJ1mrJJMPW

— We100%Local (@MrTMofaya) September 20, 2015

Many lessons to be learned from #RSAvsJPN: what happens when one team gives it their all to win & the other just shows up not to lose

— Louise van Rhyn #RISEMzansi #Ubuntu #ProudMatie (@louisevanrhyn) September 20, 2015

The hunter becomes the hunted.
Japan 34 South Africa 32.
Greatest upset in Rugby World Cup history.#JPN #RWC2015 pic.twitter.com/w1zMsRIm1O

— Jamie Pandaram (@JamiePandaram) September 20, 2015

The South African coach in the post match press conference.#RSAvsJPN pic.twitter.com/6tk6oPRelO

— Darth Putin (@DarthPutinKGB) September 19, 2015

The stadium looks like a nightmare version of Where's Wally. #RWC2015 #RSAvsJPN

— Lauren (@LaurenIpsumZA) September 19, 2015

#RSAvsJPN — little Japanese guys outmaul the Boks for a try? … embarrassing.

— Rico Schacherl (@ricoschacherl) September 19, 2015

I am at a loss for words. Biggest upset in rugby history but Japan deserved the win. #RSAvJPN #RWC2015 #RWClive https://t.co/NpgPU0ow83

— Butch James (@butch_james) September 19, 2015

Woken up wondering whether it was just a nightmare. My Green&Gold heart broken😥 Still100% behind the #Boks #RWC2015 #Springboks #SouthAfrica

— Liza 🌍 (@_LizaH_) September 20, 2015