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Rugby:  Erasmus pleased with Japan win but bracing for massive battles ahead

Rugby: Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the Springbok coach was pleasantly surprised with the result, he said the next few weeks would pose completely different challenges. The Boks scored eight tries and were awarded a penalty try and limited Japan to only a converted try for their efforts.  Although it was a fantastic start to the tour, Erasmus and Bok skipper Siya Kolisi remained grounded after the victory, as they prepare to travel to Paris today, to face France at the Stade de France next Saturday.