After 644 winless days Wales beat Japan to end 18-match losing streak

Wales finally brought their record 18-match losing streak to an end with a 31-22 victory over Japan in the second Test at Misaki Park Stadium, holding on for a win after another nervy performance.

Wales outscored their hosts by four tries to three in Kobe to register their first success in 644 days, since the last World Cup in 2023, and square the two-Test series 1-1 after losing 24-19 in Kitakyushu last weekend.

Welsh relief was palpable as they again started the game well but unlike last Saturday held on to their halftime lead, despite being under much pressure in the second half.

Kieran Hardy scored two tries and Josh Adams and Dan Edwards the other two while Edwards kicked over a penalty and three conversions.
Shuhei Takeuchi, Warner Dearns and Dylan Riley were Japan’s try scorers with Lee Seungsin putting over a penalty and two conversions.