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Yu Tamura does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.
Slick passing by Japan leads to a try for Timothy Lafaele.
What an effort there by George Bridge as he scores the try.
Jordie Barrett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Brilliant skill shown there by Ngani Laumape as he goes over the white wash for a try.
Richie Mo'unga converts the try.
Incisive passing by New Zealand is finished off by Matt Proctor, as he goes over for the try.
Silky skills by New Zealand ends with a try for Waisake Naholo.
What a kick! Jamie Henry takes full advantage to score for Japan.
Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.
A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by George Bridge.
Timothy Lafaele scores the try from close range.
The New Zealand supporters go wild as Richie Mo'unga successfully kicks the conversion.
Ngani Laumape goes on his own for a try.
The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the conversion.
A series of passes by New Zealand results in a try for Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi.
Yu Tamura adds the two points for Japan.
Japan are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Hendrik Tui touching down.
Richie Mo'unga does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.
The kick through from New Zealand has allowed Ngani Laumape to touch down.
Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A bit of individual brilliance by Richie Mo'unga leads to a try for New Zealand.
Richie Mo'unga converts the try.
Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Dane Coles.
Yu Tamura has kicked a conversion.
A stunning solo try from Samuela Anise.
Richie Mo'unga has kicked a penalty goal.