US EditionWales losing streak up to 18 tests after losing to Japan in boiling Kitakyushu
- Japan defeated Wales 24-19 in a rugby test match held in Kitakyushu on Saturday, extending Wales' losing streak to 18 matches.
- Wales entered the match in poor form after a heavy Six Nations loss to England and with an inexperienced side led by interim coach Matt Sherratt.
- Wales held a 19-7 lead at halftime with tries from Ben Thomas, Tom Rogers, and a penalty try, yet Japan rallied strongly in the second half with important tries from Nakakusu and Vailea to secure the win.
- Significant moments included Ben Carter's early head injury, Nakakusu's yellow card benefiting Wales temporarily, and Seungsin Lee scoring nine points from kicks to spark celebrations to the final whistle.
- The result deepened Wales' decline, seen in their slip to 12th place in world rankings, and Sherratt acknowledged the psychological scars from the losing streak while preparing for a second test in Kobe next Saturday.
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This Saturday, the XV of the Poireau was defeated by Japan (24-19) despite a good first period. The Welsh followed a 18th consecutive defeat.
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