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

81'
Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

81'
Try

Ruben Love goes on their own for a try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruben Love bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Samipeni Finau bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

78'
Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

78'
Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Ruben Love

77'

Spellbinding play by Mark Tele'a is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mark Tele'a bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Mamoru Harada took full advantage.

74'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Taiki Koyama getting some game time.

70'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Shinobu Fujiwara being replaced.

70'
Conversion

The Japan supporters go wild as Takuro Matsunaga successfully kicks the conversion.

69'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Opeti Helu leads to a try for Japan

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Opeti Helu took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Kazuki Himeno.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Riley took full advantage.

66'

Japan sub Takayoshi Mohara comes onto the field.

62'

Takato Okabe departs for Japan.

62'

Ruben Love comes on for New Zealand.

58'

Sevu Reece leaves the field.

58'

David Havili comes on for New Zealand.

58'

Anton Lienert-Brown leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Mark Tele'a as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Warner Dearns as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Yoshitaka Yazaki as they get over the gainline!

54'

Takuro Matsunaga comes on.

54'

Harumichi Tatekawa comes off.

54'

Tomoki Osada comes on.

54'

Malo Tuitama comes off.

54'

Kazuki Himeno comes on.

51'

Faulua Makisi comes off.

51'

Peter Lakai comes on.

50'

Sam Cane comes off.

50'

Josh Lord comes on.

50'

Sam Darry comes off.

50'

TJ Perenara comes on.

50'

Cam Roigard comes off.

50'

Fletcher Newell comes on.

50'

Pasilio Tosi comes off.

50'

George Bell comes on.

50'

Asafo Aumua comes off.

50'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes on.

50'

Tamaiti Williams comes off.

50'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Mamoru Harada getting some game time.

46'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Atsushi Sakate being replaced.

46'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Kanji Shimokawa getting some game time.

45'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Kazuki Himeno being replaced.

45'

Sevu Reece makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Japan make a substitution with Opeti Helu coming on.

44'

Japan make a substitution with Shuhei Takeuchi coming off.

44'

Japan make a substitution with Epineri Uluiviti coming on.

44'

Japan make a substitution with Sanaila Waqa coming off.

44'
Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for New Zealand.

43'
Try

Slick passing by New Zealand leads to a try for Cam Roigard.

43'

Cam Roigard makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Asafo Aumua played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'
Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for New Zealand.

40'
Try

The New Zealand maul pushes over the tryline as Tamaiti Williams scores.

39'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Sam Darry being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Samipeni Finau being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'
Conversion

Damian McKenzie does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'
Try

Incisive passing by New Zealand is finished off by Pasilio Tosi, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Sam Darry sets up the try.

33'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Asafo Aumua being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Damian McKenzie will have to re-adjust the radar.

31'
Try

Silky skills by New Zealand ends with a try for Samipeni Finau.

30'

Spellbinding play by Billy Proctor is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Sevu Reece breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Damian McKenzie breaches the defence.

28'

Damian McKenzie curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

24'
Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Sam Cane

24'

That's a great try assist by Mark Tele'a.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Wallace Sititi bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

23'

Damian McKenzie curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

22'
Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Billy Proctor

21'

That's a great try assist by Sevu Reece.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sevu Reece bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

21'

Harumichi Tatekawa curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

18'
Try

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

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Faulua Makisi bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

17'

Shinobu Fujiwara sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Takato Okabe bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

16'
Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

15'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Patrick Tuipulotu leads to a try for New Zealand

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Patrick Tuipulotu took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Damian McKenzie is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Wallace Sititi took full advantage.

13'
Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

12'
Try

A series of passes by New Zealand results in a try for Mark Tele'a

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark Tele'a took full advantage.

11'

Billy Proctor played a key part in that try.

11'
Conversion

Harumichi Tatekawa has kicked a conversion.

5'
Try

A stunning solo try from Jone Naikabula

4'

The defensive line has been broken as Jone Naikabula goes through the gap.

4'

That's a great try assist by Shinobu Fujiwara.

4'

The defensive line has been broken as Yoshitaka Yazaki goes through the gap.

2'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Japan v New Zealand

Internationals - Round 1
Sat 26th October 2024, 01:50am EDT
International Stadium Yokohama

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand win +45
Japan
New Zealand
Japan
Time in lead
New Zealand
8
Mins in lead
68
10%
% Of Game In Lead
84%
50%
Possession Last 10 min
50%
0
Points Last 10 min
14

Key Events

Full Time
81'
19 - 64
80'
19 - 62
78'
19 - 57
77'
19 - 55
19 - 50
69'
17 - 50
68'
43'
12 - 50
43'
12 - 48
Half Time
40'
12 - 43
39'
12 - 41
34'
12 - 36
33'
12 - 34
30'
12 - 29
24'
12 - 24
21'
12 - 19
12 - 14
17'
15'
7 - 14
14'
7 - 12
12'
7 - 7
11'
7 - 5
7 - 0
5'
5 - 0
4'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.7
11
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
4.5
14
Entries

Attack Profile

Japan
New Zealand
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Defence Profile

Japan
New Zealand
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
63%
57%
3-6 secs
35%
33%
6+ secs
3%
10%
112
Rucks Won
70

Last 5 Penalties

59'
61'
64'
66'
75'
Japan
New Zealand

Other Fixtures

Comments

4 Comments
B
Bull Shark 57 days ago

Japan by 1

B
BM 56 days ago

Hope not BS! I'm picking a comfortable win to AB's finally! but we both could be dreaming!

B
BM 60 days ago

Great start Coaching Team! Thanks for Rassie Release time!!! AWESOME FOR AB FANS TOO! Dupes ready for Lions ROAR so AB's use your POWER too and set your tour up! Have a great start to tour especially starter Tosi & debuts Lakai & Love! GO AB's!!!

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