It was in the second half where the Spears really got into their work, opening up the Blue Revs defence on countless occasions.
How Japan's players rated during theior 59-14 defeat to England at Allianz Stadium.
Japan overcame a second-half red card to secure a 36-20 victory over Uruguay at Chambéry Savoie Stadium on Saturday.
The game started at a breakneck pace with Japan daring and innovative on attack while the All Blacks were prone to error.
Japan hosted New Zealand with the chance to make a statement under returning head coach Eddie Jones, but what was a promising start soon fizzled out as the All Blacks ran away with a huge winning margin.
Japan’s first-choice fly-half, Lee Seung-sin, will miss out due to injury, while Rikiya Matsuda, who donned the No. 10 jersey during last year’s Rugby World Cup, has been dropped.
The Pacific Nations Cup final proved too tall of a peak for a young Japan side in Osaka, falling to a Flying Fijians squad who lived up to their name in a 41-17 title-winning effort.
Japan's dream of a Pacific Nations Cup title came crashing down in a hurry after as tight of an opening hour as you'll see in a tournament final.
While Japan showcased flashes of their signature Cho-soku rugby in the first half, the second half saw a clinical Fijian side take control, dominating Japan’s defence.