Summary

  • Wales beat Japan to end a 10-game losing streak at home

  • Jarrod Evans kicks an 83rd minute winning penalty

  • Dan Edwards, Louis Rees-Zammit and Nick Tompkins cross for Wales

  • Kippei Ishida and Faulua Makisi score Japan's tries

  • Josh Adams is shown a 20 minute red card for a reckless clearout

  • Victory for Wales ensures crucial world ranking points to remain in the top 12 for the World Cup draw on 3 December.

Live Reporting

Chris Kirwan

  1. Wales escape

    Wales 21-23 Japan

    Japan were eyeing a crucial score but the line-out is knocked on before the drive.

    Eddie Jones slams the desk in his coaching booth, he knows that was a big chance to move at least seven points ahead.

    Remember, a draw would be enough for Japan to move above Wales in the world rankings.

  2. Get Involved

    Wales 21-23 Japan

    There's 10 minutes to go in this captivating contest, so who will be celebrating at the end?

    Thumbs up for Wales, thumbs down for Japan?

  3. Wales 21-23 Japan

    Japan have been the better side and they press inside the 22, moving within metres.

    They earn penalty advantage and try a speculative cross-kick.

    It's defended but Japan will go for the kill. It's kicked to the corner.

  4. Wales 21-23 Japan

    Gareth Delve
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    Louis Rees-Zammit looks tired, but he's going to have to grind out these last 15 minutes, unless Kieran Hardy fancies a run-out on the wing.

  5. Wales 21-23 Japan

    James Hook
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

    That's a well struck penalty, he was under pressure.

    Wales need their leaders to stand up now, and get them going to the right places.

  6. Penalty: Wales 21-23 Japan

    Lee pen

    The fly-half nails it and the lead swings back to Japan.

    This is a chaotic game.

  7. Wales 21-20 Japan

    Wales do what Japan did and are penalised straight from the restart.

    That's a coach killer. Lee will have a shot at goal, he's four from six so far.

  8. Wales 21-20 Japan

    Gareth Rhys Owen
    BBC Radio Wales commentator

    Wales have been so efficient this afternoon, when they turn down the penalties they turn them into tries.

  9. try

    Converted try: Wales 21-20 Japan

    Tompkins try, Edwards con

    Wales' drive is stopped illegally and they plan on with penalty advantage.

    Tomos Williams flashes a flat pass to his left and Tompkins, fresh on, goes through a gap.

    Edwards converts and Wales have the lead again.

    Nick Tompkins scores for WalesHuw Evans Picture Agency

  10. Wales back to 15

    Wales 14-20 Japan

    Wales are behind but are back to 15. Nick Tompkins on for Josh Adams.

    They also win a penalty that is kicked to the corner...

  11. try

    Converted try

    Makisi try, Lee con

    Japan reap the rewards of kicking to the corner.

    The drive is well defended but the tourists stay composed and start carrying hard.

    Impressive number eight Faulua Makisi powers over for a try that Lee converts.

  12. Wales 14-13 Japan

    Gareth Delve
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    Japan are thumping holes into this Welsh defence, Wales can't afford to make any mistakes.

    Every break in play you see the forwards taking a breath, it's been relentless.

  13. Wales 14-13 Japan

    Another silly penalty from Wales. Tomos Williams off his feet but it's wide on the left and Japan opt for the corner rather than posts.

  14. Penalty: Wales 14-13 Japan

    Lee pen

    The fly-half makes no mistake with the simple penalty and it's a one-point game.

    Wales have just over three minutes left down to 14 men.

    Lee Seung-Sin kicks a penaltyGetty Images

  15. Wales 14-10 Japan

    Olly Cracknell is penalised for dragging Japan flanker Shimokawa into touch after a tackle had been completed.

    Japan move into the 22 and there's another penalty. The attack is snuffed out by an excellent Llewellyn tackle but back we go.

    Japan will go for goal.

  16. Wales 14-10 Japan

    James Hook
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

    Great pass from Tomos Williams to find Rees-Zammit from the ruck, and a good finish for the try too.

  17. 'Great composure'

    Wales 14-10 Japan

    Gareth Delve
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    Huge credit to Dan Edwards, clutch conversion to boost Wales' lead.

    Great composure from the young man.

  18. try

    Converted try: Wales 14-10 Japan

    Rees-Zammit try, Edwards con

    Wales jammer away at the line and then a long pass is flung to the right by Tomos Williams. Rees-Zammit gathers and has a simple finish for his 15th international try.

    Louis Rees-Zammit dives over to scoreHuw Evans Picture Agency

  19. Wales 7-10 Japan

    Gareth Delve
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    Wales have really got to become more aggressive with this ball carry now.

    At the moment they're just not winning the big collisions.

  20. 'All Japan so far'

    Wales 7-10 Japan

    James Hook
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

    You can't say Japan don't deserve it. This second-half has been all Japan so far.