The latest news on the Japan vs Wales rugby match centers on their rematch today at Noevir Stadium, Kobe, as Wales attempts to end their record 18-game losing streak following last week’s defeat to Japan. Last Saturday, Wales lost 24-19 to Japan in Kitakyushu, despite leading 19-7 with only 20 minutes left to play. This loss marked an 18th consecutive defeat for Wales, setting them up for a possible 19th straight loss—the longest such streak for a tier-one rugby nation[1][2].
Wales, now ranked 14th in the world, have reached a new low in their standings and are under significant pressure to rebound. Japan, meanwhile, are aiming for back-to-back victories over a tier-one nation for the first time in their history. With the match being played under the closed roof in humid conditions, many pundits believe this will favor the hosts yet again[2].
The match kicks off at 6:50am BST (2:50pm local time), and is available to stream live via BBC iPlayer and S4C Clic in the UK, as well as Sky Sport NZ in New Zealand. For fans elsewhere, online streaming options are available[1][3].
Predictions for the outcome largely tip Japan to win and extend Wales’ losing streak, as Wales attempts to avoid cementing their place in the record books for the wrong reasons[2].
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