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The Guardian // Sport

After 644 winless days, Wales beat Japan to end 18-match losing streak

Saturday 12th July 2025, 10:56AM

Wales win 31-12 for first Test win since 2023 World CupScotland lose to Fiji after Graham red; New Zealand 43-17 FranceWales held on to end their 18-match losing Test run with a hard-fought 31-22 victory over Japan in Kobe. Playing under the closed roof of the Noevir Stadium, Wales scored three first-half tries, with Josh Adams opening the scoring and Kieran Hardy going over twice after Lee Seung-sin’s penalty, but Japan struck on the stroke of half-time through Shuhei Takeuchi.Although Dan Edwards’ penalty extended Wales’s lead, they slipped into trouble as two tries in quick succession from Warner Dearns and Dylan Riley brought Japan back into the game. However, Edwards crossed with five minutes remaining to seal a first Test win since beating Georgia at the 2023 World Cup. Continue reading...

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