Japan Japan 24 - 19 Wales Wales

● full_time 80 minutes

05 Jul 2025

International Friendlies

Stage: Regular Season Round 1

Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu

Head to Head

🎉 3
👏 1
💩 1
😭 2

Japan secured a hard-fought victory against Wales with a final score of 24-19. Wales took an early lead with a try from Thomas, converted by Costelow, putting them ahead 7-0. Japan responded quickly with a try from Matsunaga, followed by a conversion from Lee, leveling the game. A yellow card for Nakakusu resulted in a penalty try for Wales, allowing them to regain the lead. However, Japan capitalized on their opportunities, with Nakakusu scoring a try upon his return and Vailea adding another shortly after. Lee's kicking kept Japan ahead, ultimately sealing their win as Wales struggled to respond in the final minutes. This match showcased Japan's resilience and tactical prowess against a competitive Welsh side.

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Weather

Temperature: 31.7°C (Feels like 32.7°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 19.2 km/h, gusting to 40.7 km/h Humidity: 64% Cloud Cover: 17%

Events

  • 0' kickoff
  • 0' substitution Ben Carter
  • 3' try Ben Thomas
  • 4' conversion Sam Costelow
  • 15' try Takuro Matsunaga
  • 16' conversion Seungsin Lee
  • 18' substitution Takuro Matsunaga
  • 19' yellow_card Ichigo Nakakusu
  • 19' penalty_try No Player
  • 21' try Tom Rogers
  • 29' yellow_card_complete Ichigo Nakakusu
  • 36' drop_goal_miss Sam Costelow
  • 40' half_time
  • 40' second_half
  • 49' substitution Keiron Assiratti
  • 50' substitution Nicky Smith
  • 50' substitution Malo Tuitama
  • 55' substitution Epineri Uluiviti
  • 56' substitution Josh MacLeod
  • 56' substitution Taulupe Faletau
  • 56' substitution Amato Fakatava
  • 58' try Ichigo Nakakusu
  • 59' conversion Seungsin Lee
  • 63' penalty Seungsin Lee
  • 67' substitution Dewi Lake
  • 67' substitution Johnny Williams
  • 69' try Halatoa Vailea
  • 70' conversion Seungsin Lee
  • 78' substitution Shinobu Fujiwara
  • 80' full_time