Over 50 million in Japan watch hosts' win over Scotland

Over 50 million people watched Japan's Rugby World Cup win over Scotland la...

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2019 - Pool A - Japan v Scotland - International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan - October 13, 2019 Japan fans celebrate after the match REUTERS/Kevin Coombs

The governing body said 54.8 million people tuned in for the match, which was aired on Nippon Television, and saw Japan reach the quarter-finals for the very first time with a 28-21 victory. The level of interest in the World Cup has soared as Japan have progressed through the tournament, winning every match in their pool, including victories over tier-one nations Scotland and Ireland.

World Rugby were delighted that their gamble to take the tournament outside of the sport’s traditional heartlands has paid off.

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