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 620–90 in Japan’s favour, first met 8 Mar 1969. Japan have won the last 9.

Last 9 meetings

• Japan4 Nov 1996 · Asian Championship 1996141–10
• Japan23 Oct 1990 · Asian Championship 199065–15
• Japan15 Nov 1988 · Asian Championship 1988108–7
• Japan24 Nov 1982 · Asian Championship 198243–6
• Japan16 Nov 1978 · Asian Championship 197847–18
• Japan16 Nov 1976 · Asian Championship 197646–9
• Japan21 Nov 1974 · Asian Championship 197446–6
• Japan18 Jan 1970 · Asian Championship 1970 · Bangkok42–11
• Japan8 Mar 1969 · Asian Championship 196982–8

Scores show Japan first.