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 51–160 in Japan’s favour, first met 19 Sept 2015. South Africa have won the last 3.

Last 4 meetings

• South Africa1 Nov 2025 · Men's Internationals 2025 · London7–61
• South Africa20 Oct 2019 · Men's Rugby World Cup 2019 · Tokyo3–26
• South Africa6 Sept 2019 · Men's Internationals 2019 · Saitama Prefecture, Kumagaya City7–41
• Japan19 Sept 2015 · Men's Rugby World Cup 2015 · Brighton and Hove34–32

Scores show Japan first.