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 711–734 in Japan’s favour, first met 21 Apr 1985. Japan have won the last 5.

Last 10 meetings

• Japan12 Sept 2026 · Pacific Nations Cup 2026 · Osaka Prefecture, Higashiosaka City63–14
• Japan6 Sept 2025 · Pacific Nations Cup 2025 · Sacramento, California47–21
• Japan7 Sept 2024 · Pacific Nations Cup 2024 · Saitama Prefecture, Kumagaya City41–24
• Japan10 Aug 2019 · World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2019 · Suva34–20
• Japan11 Oct 2015 · Men's Rugby World Cup 2015 · Gloucester28–18
• USA24 July 2015 · World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2015 · Sacramento, California18–23
• Japan14 June 2014 · World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2014 · Carson, California37–29
• Japan23 June 2013 · World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2013 · Tokyo38–20
• Japan21 Aug 2011 · Men's Internationals 2011 · Tokyo20–14
• Japan22 Nov 2008 · Tokyo32–17

Scores show Japan first.