Japan
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P1 · W0 · D0 · L1
Springbok-centric archive — totals cover Tests against South Africa only, not this team's global career. Difference: -54 points.
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Competition | P | W | D | L | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Splits cover head-to-head matches against South African sides only — this archive isn’t a complete record of Japan’s fixtures across world rugby.
Player records for Japan arrive with the historical data pass.
Fixtures appear here as soon as they're on the calendar.
The Lions May Be Looking Beyond the Tri-Nations — What That Means for SA
The British & Irish Lions are exploring tour destinations beyond the traditional Tri-Nations circuit, with France, Japan, and the Americas in the mix — putting South Africa's 2033 series hopes in question.
Ireland vs Japan Nations Championship test confirmed for Newcastle, Australia
Rugby Australia will host an Ireland vs Japan Nations Championship fixture in Newcastle, north of Sydney, on 11 July. The match is part of the inaugural 12-team Nations Championship, with a finals weekend scheduled at Twickenham in November. Both unions expect strong crowd interest, with Ireland's president flagging significant expat support.