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Japan face off against All Blacks XV in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies Round 1 on Sat 15th July 2023 at EGAO Kenko Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:05. In South Africa it’s at 11:05 SAST, 21:05 NZST in New Zealand, 19:05 AEST in Australia and 02:05 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.
The official squads for Japan 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.
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The touch judges raise their flags as Seungsin Lee kicks the conversion.
Great hands by Japan leads to a try for Semisi Masirewa
The touch judges raise their flags as Seungsin Lee kicks the conversion.
Semisi Masirewa scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!
The touch judges raise their flags as Stephen Perofeta kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by All Blacks XV results in a try for Billy Proctor.
Nobody was going to stop AJ Lam from scoring that try!
Stephen Perofeta does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by All Blacks XV is finished off by Billy Proctor, as they goes over for the try.
Stephen Perofeta has kicked a penalty goal.
Stephen Perofeta does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pressure has finally told as Billy Proctor scores from close range.
Seungsin Lee makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Kotaro Matsushima goes on their own for a try.
Seungsin Lee adds the points for Japan.
Stephen Perofeta converts the try.
A bit of individual brilliance by Stephen Perofeta leads to a try for All Blacks XV
Seungsin Lee makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Great hands by All Blacks XV leads to a try for Billy Proctor