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Wales losing streak up to 18 tests

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.

The Independent on MSN · 14h

Wales stunned by Japan as long losing run hits desperate new low

Wales wilted in the Kitakyushu heat to lose 24-19 to Japan and suffer an 18th successive Test defeat.First-half tries from Ben Thomas and Tom Rogers, as well as a penalty try and a Sam Costelow conversion,

Associated Press News on MSN · 13h

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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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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Rugby: Test debutants spur Japan to 24-19 comeback win over Wales

Debutants Ichigo Nakakusu and Halatoa Vailea scored second-half tries and flyhalf Lee Seung Sin was flawless with the boo ...

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Wales captain close to tears as coach refuses to blame Japan defeat on heat

Wales captain Dewi Lake was left close to tears after the defeat to Japan in Kitakyushu, as interim head coach Matt Sherratt ...

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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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