Summary

  • Wales hold on to end run of 18 straight international defeats in second of two summer Tests and final fixture of their season

  • Game played under roof at Noevir Stadium in Kobe

  • Wales register first international win since they beat Georgia in the World Cup in October 2023

  • Wales beaten 24-19 defeat first Japan Test last weekend having led 19-7 with 20 minutes remaining

  • Josh Adams scores early Wales try and Kieran Hardy goes over twice in first half, but Shuhei Takeuchi responds before break

  • Warner Deans cuts Welsh lead with contentious try after break before Dylan Riley breaks clear to score as Japan cut deficit to two points

  • Dan Edwards scores late try to ease nerves as Wales hold on for win

Live Reporting

Dafydd Pritchard

  1. Japan 22-24 Wales

    We've seen this film before, haven't we? Just a week ago in fact.

  2. 'Unfortunate for Wales'

    Japan 22-24 Wales

    James Hook
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

    Wales try to move the ball and it's a loose pass. Dan Edwards is unable to take the ball.

    It's unfortunate for Wales.

  3. Japan 22-24 Wales

    Scott Williams
    Wales centre on BBC Radio Cymru

    In these conditions the ball is slippery and it forces mistakes.

    It started so well with Wales' maul, they made nearly 20 metres with it, they just needed to keep the ball.

  4. try

    Converted try - Japan 22-24 Wales

    Dylan Riley

    That is a shocker from Wales.

    Just as they were enjoying some rare second-half possession, Kieran Hardy throws a pass to Dan Edwards, which is high but catchable, but the fly-half fumbles the ball.

    Japan centre Dylan Riley gladly gathers the loose ball and has an easy run-in for a converted try which brings his team within two points of Wales.

    Japan's Dylan Riley celebratesHuw Evans Picture Agency

  5. Replacement

    Japan 15-24 Wales

    Chris Coleman - the Dragons prop, not the ex-Wales football manager - is on for his first cap, replacing Archie Griffin.

    Wales prop Chris ColemanHuw Evans Picture Agency

  6. Japan 15-24 Wales

    Gwyn Jones
    Former Wales captain on S4C

    There wasn't really enough proof to prove Deans crossed the line there, but because of the on-field decision they've given it.

    If we go back though, Wales had to keep pushing when they had the ball, really put Japan under pressure and control the game again.

  7. Japan 15-24 Wales

    James Hook
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

    I think the TMO needs some water as well.

  8. Japan 15-24 Wales

    Now for a drinks break and a familiar sense of dread for Wales as Japan chip away at their lead.

    Wales players take a water breakHuw Evans Picture Agency

  9. Japan 15-24 Wales

    Scott Williams
    Wales centre on BBC Radio Cymru

    Wales conceded three penalties, and all three are ones we shouldn't have given away.

    Two offsides, and one for foul play, we just shouldn't be giving those away.

  10. 'Ridiculous decision'

    Japan 15-24 Wales

    James Hook
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

    That's ridiculous. It's clearly short and there's clearly hands under the ball.

    He said there's no evidence but the evidence is clear - we have just seen it.

  11. try

    Try - Japan 15-24 Wales

    Warner Deans

    The try is given!

    As I said, what was crucial there was referee Luke Pearce's wording: the on-field decision was a try.

    There was no conclusive evidence to overturn that decision, and second row Warner Deans has reduced Japan's deficit to nine points.

    The conversion goes wide.

  12. Japan 10-24 Wales

    Gwyn Jones
    Former Wales captain on S4C

    I thought he'd crossed the line!

  13. Japan 10-24 Wales

    James Hook
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

    That's definitely short.

  14. Try review

    Japan 10-24 Wales

    Japan are banging on the door here. Referee Luke Pearce stops play to check if Japan lock Warner Deans has managed to score a try.

    Crucially, the on-field decision is a try.

    Is Deans short? TMO Glenn Newman is taking a close look.

  15. Japan 10-24 Wales

    James Hook
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

    I think that's the ninth handling error from Japan.

    They are putting themselves in good positions in the second half but they can't keep hold of the ball.

  16. Japan 10-24 Wales

    Another Japanese handling error allows Dan Edwards to boot the ball into the opposition 22.

    The subsequent clearance means the upshot is that Wales have a lineout just inside Japan's half, a decent result for Matt Sherratt's men.

    Wales' first sequence of attacking phases is abruptly halted, though, as Kieran Hardy's kick is charged down.

    Japan are back in Wales' 22 and the panic sets in for the visitors once again.

  17. Japan 10-24 Wales

    Aaron Wainwright picks up from the base of the scrum and carries superbly to give Wales a solid platform to clear.

    Blair Murray does the rest, though it's not the biggest kick. Japan have a lineout some 10 metres out from the Welsh 22.

  18. 'Big test for Wales'

    Japan 10-24 Wales

    James Hook
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

    Last week we tried to shut up shop and protect the lead and it didn't work.

    You need that balance. You need to give the Japanese defence something to think about.

    It's a big test for the decision-makers of Wales, Dan Edwards in his first start at 10.

  19. Japan 10-24 Wales

    Wales' maul defence is good and so is their tackling from the next phase, forcing another Japanese knock-on.

    They'll have a scrum close to their own line, a chance to clear.

  20. Japan 10-24 Wales

    James Hook
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

    Good offload from Keelan Giles after really good, patient defence from Wales.

    They were able to pounce on the fumble and Keelan Giles was nearly away.

    Wales wing Keelan GilesHuw Evans Picture Agency