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Macleod returns as Wales seek to end record losing streak against Japan
Flanker Josh Macleod will earn a first cap in almost three years when he starts for Wales against Japan in Kitakyushu on Saturday, as the visitors seek to end a record 17-game losing streak that has weighed heavily on the game in the country.
A 24-19 defeat to Japan results in a record 18th Test defeat for Wales in a losing streak that now stretches back 21 months.
Debutants Ichigo Nakakusu and Halatoa Vailea scored second-half tries and flyhalf Lee Seung Sin was flawless with the boo ...
"San... ni... ichi," chant the crowd in unison, counting down to just a second-ever victory over the Welsh. As the ball is ...
Japan captain Michael Leitch says the first Test 24-19 win in Kitakyushu is the number one victory in his career. Eddie Jones ...
More misery was heaped onto Welsh rugby on Saturday as they lost the first of two tests in Japan for an 18th successive ...
Japan 24 (Takuro Matsunaga, Ichigo Nakasusu, Halatoa Vailea tries; Seungsin Lee 3 conversions, penalty), Wales 19 (Ben Thomas, Tom Rogers tries; penalty try; Sam Costelow conversion). HT: 7-19 ...
Japan came from behind in the second half to beat Wales in Kitakyushu and condemn the visitors to an 18th successive Test ...
Defeat to Japan would see Wales fall behind their opponents in the rankings for the first time, slipping to 14th. Kick-off is ...
Japan coach Eddie Jones has named eight uncapped players in his match-day 23 against ailing Wales in Kitakyushu on Saturday, ...
Wales reveal their devastation at wilting in the Kitakyushu heat to lose 24-19 to Japan and suffer a record 18th successive ...
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