Summary

  • Japan claim only a second victory over Wales, the last coming in 2013

  • Wales' losing streak extends to 18 Test matches

  • Wales await injury update on Ben Carter after he was stretchered off in the opening minute with a head injury

  1. Replacementpublished at 58 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    A change for Japan as well, with Ben Gunter on for Amato Fakatava at number eight.

  2. Water break!published at 58 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    No points to talk about in this second half so far.

    Time for the second and final water break of the game.

  3. Replacementspublished at 57 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    Tommy Reffell and Aaron Wainwright are on in the back row for Wales.

    Taulupe Faletau looked shaken up after the last phase of play and exits the field, along with Josh Macleod.

    Taulupe Faletau on the chargeImage source, Getty Images
  4. Postpublished at 56 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    Richie Rees
    Former Wales international on BBC One Wales

    I don't think there's any excuse of how poor Japan have been off launch play so far today.

    Everything is isolated.

    It allows Dewi Lake, Nicky Smith, Alex Mann in over the ball and it's another first phase turnover.

  5. Postpublished at 55 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    Wales are finding their feet in this second half, but they are not putting Japan under too much pressure yet.

    The win is the most important thing for Matt Sherratt's side today though, and as things stand they have a two-score lead.

  6. Postpublished at 54 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    Sam Costelow sends the ball high into the air, but his kick is a couple metres overhit, which allows Ichigo Nakakusu to call the mark and claim it.

  7. Postpublished at 53 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    Another penalty goes against Japan at the breakdown, Shuhei Takeuchi clearly playing the ball while off his feet.

    As they have done numerous times in this match, Wales kick to the corner with the penalty.

  8. Replacementpublished at 52 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    A change for the hosts as well, as Halatoa Vailea is on for Malo Tuitama on the Japan wing.

  9. Replacementpublished at 52 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    A first change of the second half for Wales, as Archie Griffin is on for Keiron Assiratti in the front row.

  10. Postpublished at 51 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    Japan have a bit more pep in their step these last few minutes, but Nicky Smith halts any momentum with a good jackal at the breakdown to win the penalty.

  11. Postpublished at 50 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    Richie Rees
    Former Wales international on BBC Two Wales

    It was a poor defensive read from Johnny Williams, that was what allowed Japan across the gain line.

  12. No trypublished at 50 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    A clear knock on from Shinobu Fujiwara and an easy decision for the TMO.

    A let off for Wales, who will be increasingly nervous the more time goes by if they have not killed the game off.

  13. Try reviewpublished at 50 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    Japan are over, but the ball was bouncing all over the field in the build up.

    Was there a knock on from a Japanese playing during those phases?

    Back to TMO!

  14. Postpublished at 49 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    Wales are penalised once again, which sets up a Japanese line-out midway into the Welsh half.

    Can Japan finally put together another meaningful attack?

  15. Postpublished at 48 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    Emyr Lewis
    Former Wales flanker on BBC Radio Cymru

    The referee doesn't have much of a clue, to be honest I'm not sure how much refereeing he has done.

    All the decisions seem to be coming from the linesman.

  16. Postpublished at 47 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    But once again the driving maul falters for Wales, as they fail to get any momentum and are held up by the Japanese defence.

    I was optimistically hoping for a brighter start to the second half, but as things stand it is just more errors from both teams.

  17. Postpublished at 46 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    More frustration for Eddie Jones, as a simple box kick in midfield goes out on the full.

  18. Postpublished at 45 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    This time Wales look to use the driving maul but Nicky Smith is penalised for obstruction.

    Wales may be ahead, but there is still lots to be worked out.

  19. Postpublished at 44 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    Wales get to within two metres before Taulupe Faletau knocks the ball forward.

    Not to worry for Wales, as Japan had been penalised for offside. It will be a Welsh penalty from five metres out, which Sam Costelow boots into touch for a line-out.

  20. Postpublished at 43 mins

    Japan 7-19 Wales

    It's an almost identical line-out routine that led to Wales' first try of the game, but instead Taulupe Faletau goes right to Dewi Lake, rather than left to Ben Thomas.

    It has not resulted in a try - yet - but Wales are within a couple metres.