TOKYO -- With the Rugby World Cup in Japan drawing the attention of rugby fans across the globe, interest has been boosted by the host team's unexpected victories in the pool stage, with around 99% of available tickets already sold out.
While the tournament saw three matches canceled due to Typhoon Hagibis last weekend, it moved to the knockout stage on Saturday, with the remaining two weeks set to attract an even bigger global audience. South Africa defeated Japan 26-3 in a quarterfinal match on Sunday, ending the host's dream run.
