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 284–829 in Japan’s favour, first met 6 Oct 1973. Wales have won the last 2.

Last 10 meetings

• Wales15 Nov 2025 · Autumn Nations Series 2025 · Cardiff23–24
• Wales12 July 2025 · Men's Internationals 2025 · Kobe22–31
• Japan5 July 2025 · Men's Internationals 2025 · Kitakyushu24–19
• Wales19 Nov 2016 · Tour 2016 · Cardiff30–33
• Japan15 June 2013 · Tour 2013 · Tokyo23–8
• Wales8 June 2013 · Tour 2013 · Osaka Prefecture, Higashiosaka City18–22
• Wales20 Sept 2007 · Men's Rugby World Cup 2007 · Cardiff18–72
• Wales26 Nov 2004 · Tour 2004 · Cardiff0–98
• Wales17 June 2001 · Tour 2001 · Tokyo30–53
• Wales10 June 2001 · Tour 2001 · Osaka Prefecture, Higashiosaka City10–64

Scores show Japan first.