Japan

19 - 64

Full Time

New Zealand

Japan vs New Zealand

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

81'

Try

Ruben Love goes on their own for a try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruben Love bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Samipeni Finau bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

78'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Ruben Love

77'

Spellbinding play by Mark Tele'a is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mark Tele'a bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Mamoru Harada took full advantage.

74'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Taiki Koyama getting some game time.

70'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Shinobu Fujiwara being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Japan supporters go wild as Takuro Matsunaga successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Opeti Helu leads to a try for Japan

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Opeti Helu took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Kazuki Himeno.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Riley took full advantage.

66'

Japan sub Takayoshi Mohara comes onto the field.

62'

Takato Okabe departs for Japan.

62'

Ruben Love comes on for New Zealand.

58'

Sevu Reece leaves the field.

58'

David Havili comes on for New Zealand.

58'

Anton Lienert-Brown leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Mark Tele'a as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Warner Dearns as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Yoshitaka Yazaki as they get over the gainline!

54'

Takuro Matsunaga comes on.

54'

Harumichi Tatekawa comes off.

54'

Tomoki Osada comes on.

54'

Malo Tuitama comes off.

54'

Kazuki Himeno comes on.

51'

Faulua Makisi comes off.

51'

Peter Lakai comes on.

50'

Sam Cane comes off.

50'

Josh Lord comes on.

50'

Sam Darry comes off.

50'

TJ Perenara comes on.

50'

Cam Roigard comes off.

50'

Fletcher Newell comes on.

50'

Pasilio Tosi comes off.

50'

George Bell comes on.

50'

Asafo Aumua comes off.

50'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes on.

50'

Tamaiti Williams comes off.

50'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Mamoru Harada getting some game time.

46'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Atsushi Sakate being replaced.

46'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Kanji Shimokawa getting some game time.

45'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Kazuki Himeno being replaced.

45'

Sevu Reece makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Japan make a substitution with Opeti Helu coming on.

44'

Japan make a substitution with Shuhei Takeuchi coming off.

44'

Japan make a substitution with Epineri Uluiviti coming on.

44'

Japan make a substitution with Sanaila Waqa coming off.

44'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for New Zealand.

43'

Try

Slick passing by New Zealand leads to a try for Cam Roigard.

43'

Cam Roigard makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Asafo Aumua played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for New Zealand.

40'

Try

The New Zealand maul pushes over the tryline as Tamaiti Williams scores.

39'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Sam Darry being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Samipeni Finau being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by New Zealand is finished off by Pasilio Tosi, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Sam Darry sets up the try.

33'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Asafo Aumua being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Damian McKenzie will have to re-adjust the radar.

31'

Try

Silky skills by New Zealand ends with a try for Samipeni Finau.

30'

Spellbinding play by Billy Proctor is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Sevu Reece breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Damian McKenzie breaches the defence.

28'

Damian McKenzie curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Sam Cane

24'

That's a great try assist by Mark Tele'a.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Wallace Sititi bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

23'

Damian McKenzie curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Billy Proctor

21'

That's a great try assist by Sevu Reece.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sevu Reece bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

21'

Harumichi Tatekawa curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

18'

Try

Japan are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Faulua Makisi picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Faulua Makisi bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

17'

Shinobu Fujiwara sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Takato Okabe bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

16'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

15'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Patrick Tuipulotu leads to a try for New Zealand

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Patrick Tuipulotu took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Damian McKenzie is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Wallace Sititi took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by New Zealand results in a try for Mark Tele'a

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark Tele'a took full advantage.

11'

Billy Proctor played a key part in that try.

11'

Conversion

Harumichi Tatekawa has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Jone Naikabula

The defensive line has been broken as Jone Naikabula goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Shinobu Fujiwara.

The defensive line has been broken as Yoshitaka Yazaki goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Jordan Way blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Japan v New Zealand 
  
 Sat 26th October 2024, 12:50am CDT 
  
 International Stadium Yokohama 
  
 Jordan Way

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand win +45

Time in lead

Mins in lead

10%

% Of Game In Lead

84%

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

81'

19 - 64

Love

80'

19 - 62

McKenzie

78'

19 - 57

Love

77'

19 - 55

Matsunaga

19 - 50

69'

Helu

17 - 50

68'

McKenzie

43'

12 - 50

Roigard

43'

12 - 48

Half Time

McKenzie

40'

12 - 43

Williams

39'

12 - 41

McKenzie

34'

12 - 36

Tosi

33'

12 - 34

Finau

30'

12 - 29

Cane

24'

12 - 24

Proctor

21'

12 - 19

Makisi

12 - 14

17'

McKenzie

15'

7 - 14

Tuipulotu

14'

7 - 12

McKenzie

12'

7 - 7

Tele'a

11'

7 - 5

Tatekawa

7 - 0

Naikabula

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Japan

Draw

New Zealand

92%

Conversion by Damian McKenzie

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Japan

New Zealand

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Defence Profile

Japan

New Zealand

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

57%

3-6 secs

35%

33%

6+ secs

10%

112

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

61'

64'

66'

75'

Japan

New Zealand

Japan vs All Blacks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Japan face off against All Blacks in Internationals on Sat 26th October 2024 at International Stadium Yokohama. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:50 and is broadcast on . In South Africa it’s at 07:50 SAST on , 18:50 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 16:50 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 22:50 EST in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, All Blacks sits at 2 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Japan holds 12.

The two sides are separated by 10 places in the rankings with Japan in position 12 and All Blacks in position 2 as such All Blacks are favourites on paper.

Japan vs All Blacks Squads

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