Head-to-head

How it works: the gap between the two TheBreakdown ratings, neutral venue. Our own model built from every Test; see the rankings page for the method.

Test history

Points 299–127 in Japan’s favour, first met 19 May 2002. Japan have won the last 5.

Last 7 meetings

• Japan20 Sept 2019 · Men's Rugby World Cup 2019 · Tokyo30–10
• Japan24 Nov 2018 · Gloucester32–27
• Japan15 Nov 2013 · Tour 2013 · Colwyn Bay40–13
• Japan6 Nov 2010 · Tokyo75–3
• Japan27 May 2004 · Superpowers Cup 2004 · Tokyo29–12
• Russia25 May 2003 · Superpowers Cup 2003 · Tokyo34–43
• Japan19 May 2002 · Tokyo59–19

Scores show Japan first.