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Australia vs Japan

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It's all over! The referee has blown his whistle to end the game.

80+2'
Conversion

Yu Tamura adds the two points for Japan.

80'

Yutaka Nagare sets up the try.

80'
Try

Japan are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Kazuki Himeno picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sione Teaupa bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

78'

Japan have won 60 rucks so far this game.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Kotaro Matsushima took full advantage.

77'

Timothy Lafaele has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

77'

Australia sub Adam Coleman comes onto the field.

75'

Rob Simmons departs for Australia.

75'

The defensive line has been broken as Sione Teaupa goes through the gap.

73'

Koki Yamamoto comes on for Japan.

72'

Keita Inagaki leaves the field.

72'

Wimpie van der Walt has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

70'
Conversion

Yu Tamura does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

69'
Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Amanaki Mafi places the ball down for the try.

68'

Joe Powell comes on.

67'

Nick Phipps comes off.

67'

What a run here by Rob Simmons as they gets over the gainline!.

65'

Nick Phipps sets up the try.

65'
Conversion

Reece Hodge makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

65'
Try

Slick passing by Australia leads to a try for Rob Simmons.

64'

Australia have won 100 rucks so far this game.

63'

Fetuani Lautami comes on.

63'

Shunsuke Nunomaki comes off.

63'

Atsushi Sakate comes on.

63'

Shota Horie comes off.

63'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Matt Philip getting some game time.

62'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Adam Coleman being replaced.

62'

Australia make a substitution with Lopeti Timani coming on.

62'

Australia make a substitution with Sean McMahon coming off.

62'

Australia sub Ben McCalman comes onto the field.

62'

Michael Hooper departs for Australia.

62'
Conversion

Reece Hodge converts the try.

62'
Try

Nick Phipps scores the try from close range.

61'

Sean McMahon makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

61'

Michael Hooper has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

60'

Amanaki Mafi has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

60'

Yu Tamura comes on for Japan.

60'

Lomano Lemeki leaves the field.

60'

Yutaka Nagare comes on.

60'

Fumiaki Tanaka comes off.

60'

Fabulous play by Japan has led to Rikiya Matsuda being able to wriggle through a gap.

59'

Curtis Rona comes on.

58'

Kurtley Beale comes off.

58'

Allan Alaalatoa comes on.

58'

Sekope Kepu comes off.

58'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Tom Robertson getting some game time.

58'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Scott Sio being replaced.

58'
Conversion

Reece Hodge has kicked a conversion.

57'

Samu Kerevi sets up the try.

56'
Try

Incisive passing by Australia is finished off by Tevita Kuridrani, as he goes over for the try.

56'
Penalty Goal

Rikiya Matsuda makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

53'

Australia have won 80 rucks so far this game.

52'

Australia make a substitution with Stephen Moore coming on.

52'

Australia make a substitution with Tatafu Polota-Nau coming off.

52'
Conversion

The Australia supporters go wild as Reece Hodge successfully kicks the conversion.

52'

Japan sub Sione Teaupa comes onto the field.

52'

Harumichi Tatekawa departs for Japan.

52'

Asaeli Ai Valu comes on for Japan.

52'

Takuma Asahara leaves the field.

52'

Kurtley Beale sets up the try.

51'

Trouble here as Henry Speight breaches the defence.

51'
Try

Silky skills by Australia ends with a try for Samu Kerevi.

50'

Kazuki Himeno has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

50'

Japan have won 40 rucks so far this game.

49'
Penalty Goal

Rikiya Matsuda kicks the penalty.

48'

Michael Leitch has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

45'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rikiya Matsuda kicks the conversion.

44'
Try

Japan are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Wimpie van der Walt touching down.

44'

Keita Inagaki has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'
Conversion

Reece Hodge adds the two points for Australia.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams’ head for the dressing rooms.

40'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tevita Kuridrani bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

40'

Spellbinding play by Marika Koroibete is finished off with a try.

40'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Australia is finished off by Tevita Kuridrani.

39'

Australia have won 60 rucks so far this game.

39'

A gap opened in the defence and Kotaro Matsushima took full advantage.

39'

The defensive line has been broken as Lomano Lemeki goes through the gap.

37'

What a run here by Kazuki Himeno as they gets over the gainline!.

35'
Conversion

Reece Hodge does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Shunsuke Nunomaki has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

34'

Kurtley Beale makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

33'

Kurtley Beale played a key part in that try.

33'
Try

A series of passes by Australia results in a try for Tevita Kuridrani.

32'

Rikiya Matsuda steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

29'

Fabulous play by Australia has led to Scott Sio being able to wriggle through a gap.

27'

Japan have won 20 rucks so far this game.

27'

Australia have won 40 rucks so far this game.

25'
Conversion

Reece Hodge makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'
Try

The Australia pack has powered over for Tatafu Polota-Nau to score the try.

23'

Trouble here as Marika Koroibete breaches the defence.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lomano Lemeki bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

19'

Wimpie van der Walt comes on.

19'

Uwe Helu comes off.

19'
Penalty Goal

Rikiya Matsuda has kicked a penalty goal.

17'

Australia have won 20 rucks so far this game.

13'
Conversion

Reece Hodge converts the try.

11'

That's a great try assist by Reece Hodge.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Henry Speight took full advantage.

10'
Try

A stunning solo try from Henry Speight.

10'
Conversion

Reece Hodge has kicked a conversion.

6'

Kurtley Beale sets up the try.

5'
Try

Great hands by Australia leads to a try for Samu Kerevi.

5'

The defensive line has been broken as Samu Kerevi goes through the gap.

5'

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Japan v Australia
Internationals - Round 1
Sat 4th November 2017, 01:40am EDT
Nissan Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Australia win +33
Japan
Australia
Japan
Time in lead
Australia
0
Mins in lead
78
0%
% Of Game In Lead
93%
0%
Possession Last 10 min
%
0
Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time
Tamura
30 - 63
81'
Himeno
28 - 63
81'
Tamura
23 - 63
69'
Mafi
21 - 63
68'
Hodge
65'
16 - 63
Simmons
64'
16 - 61
Hodge
62'
16 - 56
Phipps
61'
16 - 54
Hodge
57'
16 - 49
Kuridrani
56'
16 - 47
Matsuda
16 - 42
53'
Hodge
52'
13 - 42
Kerevi
50'
13 - 40
Matsuda
13 - 35
48'
Matsuda
10 - 35
44'
van der Walt
8 - 35
44'
Half Time
Hodge
41'
3 - 35
Kuridrani
39'
3 - 33
Hodge
34'
3 - 28
Kuridrani
32'
3 - 26
Hodge
24'
3 - 21
Polota-Nau
23'
3 - 19
Matsuda
3 - 14
17'
Hodge
11'
0 - 14
Speight
10'
0 - 12
Hodge
6'
0 - 7
Kerevi
5'
0 - 5
Start

Attack Profile

Japan
Australia
More Less More
0
22m Entries
0
0
22m Conversion
0
12
Line Breaks
13
103
Carries
158
20
Kicks
21
0
Post Contact Meters
0

Defence Profile

Japan
Australia
More Less More
0
Dominant Tackles
0
167
Tackles Made
112
32
Tackles Missed
36
9
Turnovers Won
6
0
Tackle Turnover
0
0
Tackle Offload Allowed
0

Other Fixtures

26 - 23
FT

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