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Japan vs Wales

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Shuntaro Kitamura comes on.

78'

Shinobu Fujiwara comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ichigo Nakakusu bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

75'
Conversion

Seungsin Lee has kicked a conversion.

70'
Try

Halatoa Vailea scores the try from close range.

69'

Wales make a substitution with Joe Roberts coming on.

67'

Wales make a substitution with Johnny Williams coming off.

67'

Wales make a substitution with Liam Belcher coming on.

67'

Wales make a substitution with Dewi Lake coming off.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Halatoa Vailea took full advantage.

67'
Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Seungsin Lee kicks the penalty goal.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Kippei Ishida goes through the gap.

61'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Seungsin Lee kicks the conversion.

59'
Try

Great hands by Japan leads to a try for Ichigo Nakakusu

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Ichigo Nakakusu goes through the gap.

58'

Seungsin Lee played a key part in that try.

58'

Ben Gunter comes on for Japan.

56'

Amato Fakatava leaves the field.

56'

Tommy Reffell comes on for Wales.

56'

Taulupe Faletau leaves the field.

56'

Aaron Wainwright comes on for Wales.

56'

Josh MacLeod leaves the field.

56'

Waisake Raratubua comes on for Japan.

55'

Epineri Uluiviti leaves the field.

55'

Halatoa Vailea comes on.

50'

Malo Tuitama comes off.

50'

Gareth Thomas comes on.

50'

Nicky Smith comes off.

50'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Archie Griffin getting some game time.

49'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Keiron Assiratti being replaced.

49'

Seungsin Lee makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Shogo Nakano makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Sam Costelow will have to re-adjust the radar.

36'

Sam Costelow takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

22'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Wales is finished off by Tom Rogers

21'

That's a great try assist by Johnny Williams.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Costelow bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

21'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Wales.

19'
Yellow Card

Ichigo Nakakusu (Japan) is shown a yellow card

19'

Japan make a substitution with Ichigo Nakakusu coming on.

18'

Japan make a substitution with Takuro Matsunaga coming off.

18'
Conversion

Seungsin Lee converts the try.

16'
Try

A series of passes by Japan results in a try for Takuro Matsunaga

15'

Spellbinding play by Kippei Ishida is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Kippei Ishida took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Blair Murray took full advantage.

9'
Conversion

Sam Costelow has kicked a conversion.

4'
Try

Great hands by Wales leads to a try for Ben Thomas

3'

Taulupe Faletau sets up the try.

3'

The defensive line has been broken as Dewi Lake goes through the gap.

2'

James Ratti comes on.

0'

Ben Carter comes off.

0'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Japan v Wales
Japan v Wales
Internationals
Internationals
Sat 5th July 2025, 01:00pm HKT
Sat 5th July 2025, 01:00pm HKT
Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu
Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu
Referee
Damian Schneider

Points Flow Chart

Japan win +5
Japan
Wales
Japan
Time in lead
Wales
12
Mins in lead
64
15%
% Of Game In Lead
80%
64%
Possession Last 10 min
36%
2
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Lee
24 - 19
70'
Vailea
22 - 19
69'
Lee
17 - 19
63'
Lee
14 - 19
59'
Nakakusu
12 - 19
58'
Half Time
Rogers
21'
7 - 19
Penalty Try
19'
7 - 14
Nakakusu
7 - 7
19'
Lee
7 - 7
16'
Matsunaga
5 - 7
15'
Costelow
4'
0 - 7
Thomas
3'
0 - 5
Start

Win Probability

Japan
24%
Draw
1%
Wales
75%
Ruck-Won by Waisake Raratubua

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.4
7
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.1
9
Entries

Attack Profile

Japan
Wales
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Defence Profile

Japan
Wales
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
58%
56%
3-6 secs
37%
25%
6+ secs
5%
19%
65
Rucks Won
72

Last 5 Penalties

52'
56'
60'
61'
68'
Japan
Wales

Other Fixtures

22 - 17
FT
47 - 17
FT
24 - 35
FT
24 - 46
FT
49 - 17
FT
19 - 15
FT
7 - 41
FT
5 - 7
FT
33 - 15
FT
WOMENS
22 - 39
FT
21 - 27
FT
29 - 10
FT

Comments

3 Comments
E
EG 36 days ago

there is no Live streaming, of any games!!!😤

J
Jaime Sánchez 36 days ago

Where is the stream? I can’t find any matches on my TV as well

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whereupon 36 days ago

Where's the stream???

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