Rugby Union - South Africa v United States of America - IRB Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool B - Olympic Stadium, London, England - 7/10/15 South Africa's Bryan Habana celebrates scoring a try with team mates Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers Livepic
LONDON (Reuters) - There may come a time when South Africa’s humiliating Rugby World Cup loss to Japan is viewed as a blessing in disguise, even if the Springboks are not quite ready to admit that yet.
The 34-32 defeat in their tournament opener shook the team to its core and left South Africa under immense pressure just to get out of Pool B.
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