Wales to take on South Africa in 2nd 2019 RWC semi final match

Wales will take on South Africa in the second semi-final of the Rugby World Cup.

Semi-final 2 at #RWC2019#WebbEllisCup@WelshRugbyUnion v @Springboks at 18:00hrs, 27 October#WALvRSA #RWC2019

Find out where you can watch at https://t.co/z0BgdPYBjN pic.twitter.com/FJa7MA0fbE

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 20, 2019

Wales fought back to claim a 20-19 victory over a 14 men France team while South Africa defeated Japan 26-3 last night.

 

 

 

 

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South Africa take Japan down in the 2019 RWC quarterfinals, booking their spot in the semifinals to play against Wales • Brilliant game Japan and South Africa ! • 📸:Rugby World Cup #rwc2019japan

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Dear Japan,

You've been awesome and a pleasure to watch 👏✨💯

Thanks for the memories 💪#RWC2019 #JPNvRSA #WebbEllisCup #RWCTokyo pic.twitter.com/Z9kdz7ahZM

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 20, 2019

Wales flanker, Ross Moriarty's try in the 74th minute of the game gave Wales the edge to book their spot in the semi-finals.

The @Mastercard #JPNvRSA Player of the Match – Faf de Klerk 👏

A crucial and match defining display from the scrum-half 🙌@Springboks#RWC2019 #RWCTokyo #POTM pic.twitter.com/wn1wbfMdan

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 20, 2019

Meanwhile, South Africa scored three tries, two from the winger, Makazole Mapimpi and one from halfback Fak De Klerk as South Africa beat Japan 26-3 to stop Japan's fairy-tale run at the Rugby World Cup.

He scored the first and last try for @Springboks tonight.

Makazole Mapimpi was on fire against Japan#JPNvRSA #RWC2019 #WebbEllisCup pic.twitter.com/cbYy0hLLJf

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 20, 2019

Highlights: @JRFURugby and @Springboks at Rugby World Cup 2019. #RWC2019 #JPNvRSA pic.twitter.com/tuX83WNNcz

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 20, 2019

Japan coach, Jamie Joseph says he is proud of his players and their achievements in the tournament.

The All Blacks will face England at 8pm this Saturday in the first semi-final while Wales will take on South Africa at 9pm this Sunday in the second semi-final.

🗣 "I take my hat off to the team. We're really proud of what we have achieved"

Hear from @JRFURugby coach, Jamie Joseph as his side fought to the very end#RWC2019 #JPNvRSA #WebbEllisCup #RWCTokyo pic.twitter.com/CTYJ9kEHSF

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 20, 2019

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