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 924–49 in Japan’s favour, first met 6 Nov 1972. Japan have won the last 11.

Last 10 meetings

• Japan10 May 2014 · Men's Rugby World Cup Qualifying 2012 · Nagoya132–10
• Japan21 May 2011 · Asian Five Nations 2011 · Colombo90–13
• Japan8 Oct 2002 · Asia Games 2002129–6
• Japan16 Dec 1998 · Asia Games 1998116–0
• Japan24 Oct 1994 · Asian Championship 1994 · Kuala Lumpur67–3
• Japan22 Sept 1992 · Asian Championship 199289–3
• Japan23 Nov 1986 · Asian Championship 198664–0
• Japan11 Nov 1980 · Asian Championship 1980108–0
• Japan23 Nov 1978 · Asian Championship 197834–8
• Japan23 Nov 1974 · Asian Championship 197444–6

Scores show Japan first.