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Wales fall to Japan

Japan score late try to extend Wales' winless run

Japan stunned Wales in Kitakyushu with a first-Test fightback that condemned the visitors to an 18th successive defeat. The tourists led 19-7 at the break, but wilted in the extremely hot and humid conditions in a match that took two hours to complete.

Daily Times on MSN · 11m

Japan extend Wales losing streak to 18 with 24-19 win

Wales held a 19-7 half-time lead but wilted after the break in hot and humid Kitakyushu as Eddie Jones's dynamic Japan came from behind to snatch the win in the first of their two Tests.

Associated Press News on MSN · 14h

Wales losing streak up to 18 tests after losing to Japan in boiling Kitakyushu

Wales has lost an 18th consecutive rugby test, extending the longest losing streak by a major team in the professional era.

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Japan 24-19 Wales: Hosts claim victory as Wales feel the heat

Watch Scrum V Live, listen to radio commentary and follow live as Wales face hosts Japan in the first of two tour Tests.

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Wales’ nightmare worsens with 18th straight defeat as they wilt against Japan

Wales are falling apart. They just about halt the maul but Vailea breaks off and scores. Lee gets the conversion and Japan ...

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Japan 24-19 Wales Live reaction as Brave Blossoms stun Matt Sherratt’s side

Defeat to Japan would see Wales fall behind their opponents in the rankings for the first time, slipping to 14th. Kick-off is ...

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Wales suffer 18th Test defeat in a row as Japan come from behind to win in Kitakyushu

Japan came from behind in the second half to beat Wales in Kitakyushu and condemn the visitors to an 18th successive Test ...

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Japan v Wales preview, teams and how to follow

BBC Sport takes a look at all the key information as Wales get ready for their first Test match against Japan on Saturday.

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Wales player ratings vs Japan as far too many crumble in second-half capitulation

In difficult conditions that probably didn't translate on the TV, Wales crumbled as they failed to score in the second half.

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Japan 24, Wales 19

Japan 24 (Takuro Matsunaga, Ichigo Nakasusu, Halatoa Vailea tries; Seungsin Lee 3 conversions, penalty), Wales 19 (Ben Thomas, Tom Rogers tries; penalty try; Sam Costelow conversion). HT: 7-19 ...

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Japan 0-7 Wales: Thomas gives visitors early lead

Watch Scrum V Live, listen to radio commentary and follow live as Wales face hosts Japan in the first of two tour Tests.

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