Japan XV

6 - 38

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All Blacks XV

All Blacks XV vs Japan XV

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

Brett Cameron converts the try.

81'

Try

Folau Fakatava goes on their own for a try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Folau Fakatava bursts through to advance the All Blacks XV attack.

80'

Quinten Strange sets up the try.

80'

All Blacks XV make a substitution with Sam Gilbert coming on.

67'

All Blacks XV make a substitution with Jack Goodhue coming off.

67'

All Blacks XV make a substitution with Pouri Rakete-Stones coming on.

67'

All Blacks XV make a substitution with Jermaine Ainsley coming off.

67'

Brett Cameron curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

67'

Try

Great hands by All Blacks XV leads to a try for Alex Nankivell

66'

Bailyn Sullivan sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Bailyn Sullivan goes through the gap.

66'

Japan XV make a substitution with Tomoki Osada coming on.

65'

Japan XV make a substitution with Shogo Nakano coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Jack Goodhue goes through the gap.

63'

All Blacks XV sub Cameron Suafoa comes onto the field.

62'

Christian Lio-Willie departs for All Blacks XV.

62'

Brett Cameron curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

62'

Try

Great hands by All Blacks XV leads to a try for Etene Nanai-Seturo

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Etene Nanai-Seturo goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Ruben Love is finished off with a try.

61'

Sione Halasili comes on for Japan XV.

59'

Craig Millar leaves the field.

59'

Jack Cornelsen comes on for Japan XV.

59'

Michael Leitch leaves the field.

59'

Yutaka Nagare comes on for Japan XV.

59'

Naoto Saito leaves the field.

59'

Brett Cameron comes on for All Blacks XV.

56'

Stephen Perofeta leaves the field.

56'

Jumpei Ogura comes on for Japan XV.

55'

Rikiya Matsuda leaves the field.

55'

Ollie Norris comes on for All Blacks XV.

55'

Xavier Numia leaves the field.

55'

Tyrone Thompson comes on for All Blacks XV.

55'

Ricky Riccitelli leaves the field.

55'

Folau Fakatava comes on for All Blacks XV.

55'

Brad Weber leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Stephen Perofeta kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by All Blacks XV results in a try for Jack Goodhue.

54'

That's a great try assist by Bailyn Sullivan.

54'

What a run here by Stephen Perofeta as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Jone Naikabula as they get over the gainline!

53'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Jone Naikabula getting some game time.

48'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Tomoki Osada being replaced.

48'

All Blacks XV decide to make a substitution, with Billy Harmon getting some game time.

47'

All Blacks XV decide to make a substitution, with Du'Plessis Kirifi being replaced.

47'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Tomoki Osada getting some game time.

47'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Jone Naikabula being replaced.

47'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Kazuki Himeno getting some game time.

45'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Faulua Makisi being replaced.

45'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Shota Horie getting some game time.

45'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Kosuke Horikoshi being replaced.

45'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Jiwon Gu getting some game time.

45'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Shinnosuke Kakinaga being replaced.

45'

Penalty Goal

Stephen Perofeta kicks the penalty.

44'

Brad Weber makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Stephen Perofeta kicks the penalty.

41'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Stephen Perofeta as they hook it left.

29'

Trouble here as Akira Ioane breaches the defence.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Semisi Masirewa bursts through to advance the Japan XV attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stephen Perofeta bursts through to advance the All Blacks XV attack.

23'

Penalty Goal

Rikiya Matsuda adds the points for Japan XV.

22'

Penalty Goal

Stephen Perofeta does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Stephen Perofeta took full advantage.

16'

Stephen Perofeta curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

15'

Try

Stephen Perofeta scores the try from close range.

14'

Spellbinding play by Brad Weber is finished off with a try.

14'

Penalty Goal

Rikiya Matsuda has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Japan XV v All Blacks XV 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 8th July 2023, 01:00am PDT 
  
 Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium

Points Flow Chart

All Blacks XV win +32

Time in lead

Mins in lead

12%

% Of Game In Lead

82%

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Cameron

81'

6 - 38

Fakatava

80'

6 - 36

Nankivell

66'

6 - 31

Nanai-Seturo

61'

6 - 26

Perofeta

55'

6 - 21

Goodhue

54'

6 - 19

Perofeta

44'

6 - 14

Half Time

Perofeta

41'

6 - 11

Matsuda

6 - 8

22'

Perofeta

18'

3 - 8

Perofeta

14'

3 - 5

Matsuda

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

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All Blacks XV

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Defence Profile

Japan XV

All Blacks XV

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

3-6 secs

25%

21%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Japan XV vs All Blacks XV Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Japan XV face off against All Blacks XV in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies Round 1 on Sat 8th July 2023 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 09:00. In South Africa it’s at 10:00 SAST, 20:00 NZST in New Zealand, 18:00 AEST in Australia and 01:00 EST in the US.

All Blacks XV won the last encounter but All Blacks XV are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Japan XV vs All Blacks XV Squads

The official squads for Japan XV vs All Blacks XV will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.