Japan v Wales Scrum V Live

the title. They fought their way to the top in Europe. Now it is one of

rugby's rising nations, Japan. for the 20 19th World Cup and

cutting edge destination for a Welsh squad still cutting it teeth.

just in shock. It was an unbelievable feeling. We were all

over the moon. It is a jaw dropping moment. Japan proved its worth for

Wales as household names began their climb to superstardom. Tom Shanklin

got two grand slams. The class of 2001 did it. Which of the current

crop of Welsh youngsters will get their name in lights? The six

Nations champions have really caught the imagination. Plenty of Wales

fans have made the trip. How many will make it to the lions in four

weeks' time? A regular place at regional level is the number one

priority. It is Wales against Japan. We are alive. Good morning

and welcome to the programme. helped the coffee is strong. We are

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raring to go. And Wales are full of youthful exuberance. They have opted

not to take the likes of Ryan Jones. Is that a risk? Japan are not

to be taken lightly. The conditions We have got to control the tempo of

the game, keep the pressure of ourselves. Japan have said they

will throw the ball out wide. You have four locks in your side. Is

that a statement of intent? With the conditions against Fiji when

they were playing, they were horrific conditions, and we were

still trying to keep the ball alive and play the natural game, so we

know what to expect with regards to Japan. It is more about us when we

have got the ball, controlling the tempo and the pace of the game.

Hopefully we can exert physical dominance. Four new caps, is it a

nervous dressing room? The boys are pretty relaxed at the moment. There

are some new faces, returning faces, current faces in the squad. It is

important that we're on the same page with the type of game we want

to go and we have got the clarity, focused on the experience. We will

just go with it. We have got team leaders in place responsible for

each area, so we are looking for them to stand up and lead from the

front. We talked about taking your work

home with you. Shaun Holly has been doing some background work on the

Japanese. An old friend of mine is now coaching in Japan, he has done

some work with the forwards and I spoke to him about the potential

threats of the Japanese side. He speaks highly of the captain, the

No. 8, and he feels the Number Ten can play at high level. He said to

lookout for the two wings, they are young and have cast a burn. Then

number nine, ton, likes to slide as well. -- then number nine, Taka.

Garratt taught about the conditions, which you expect a slow tempo?

a slow tempo but a lot of driving line-outs. The Japanese struggle

with defending line-outs. The Wales philosophy is keep the ball and

play, high-tempo, but the Japanese are a very fit side so it will be

interesting to see what the game plan will be in these conditions.

If someone says to you, do you think Wales will win? You had a

Ryan Jones, Duncan Jones, Dafydd Jones, you don't have those players

there. If they get tested in the first until minutes it could the

bit scratchy. A big chance for Wales' youngsters to lay down a

challenge to the more established stars who are with the Lions or

being rested for this trip. Let handed over to the, Tooting, Stuart

Davies and Llewellyn Davies. -- hand you over to the commentary

Takashi Kikutani, No. 8, Leeds out the Japan team. There will be an

minutes' silence in memory of a young local player who died of

cancer last month at the age of 24. He played for the team will play at

this stadium, the Hanazono Stadium ANNOUNCER: Please remain standing

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for the national anthems. First, ANNOUNCER: Next, the national

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Japan make several changes from the Wales are very experienced. Four

new caps, Owen Williams and Dafydd Howells behind Emyr Phillips and

James King up front. Four uncapped players on the bench for Wales,

including Andre Pretorius, South African-born but eligible for Wales.

There is Dan Biggar, the one unlucky man of the starting line-up

for Wales against England he has not made it on the Lions tour. And

that is Dafydd Howells, 18 years of age, one of the youngest ever to

Africa, Lourens van der Merwe. He has a great responsibility. He will

not be able to refer any dubious decisions upstairs to the referee

watching the screen. That is Eddie Jones, now the coach of Japan,

former coach of Australia. Stuart Davies is keeping me company. Good

morning. How are you feeling about this game? Apprehensive, I suppose,

in so much as I think the two recent results for Japan had been

quite calm, albeit ended in defeat. Could think this will be quite a

test. Dan Biggar sends it all in motion. Wales in red, playing from

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half. -- for me Aki -- Fumiaki responsibility, bat will be one of

the motivating factors. Undoubtedly the Welsh management would have

played to make sure he is up for this, suffering the disappointment

of the only well start on the last game not to be in the Lions trip. A

sides have played against each other, and officially it is played

7174 Wales but there were some before they became a recognised

internationals. Wales' first play Japan in 1973, before caps were

awarded, and their first tour in Japan was in 1975 when they played

in the same venues as this year. They were 56-12 in Osaka and 82 -6

in Tokyo. Today is a different van der Merwe. That was unlucky.

Very often there's flat balls can look worse than they are because

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the PASOK falls off the pass. Masataka Mikami is the other prop.

He was on the bench for the Biggar, 17th. They are the

experienced internationals behind played two games on the wing, a

daunting task against New Zealand and Australia. The first chance for

Wales and for Dan Biggar. A little consultation with the captain, who

seemed to nod towards the posts. is an indication of the Welsh mind

put jingle, that will be a kick back. They regret the decision not

to go for three points. This is strange, they are restarting from

the 22. I thought it would be a scrum back. A poor decision, well,

nothing wrong with the decision but a poor execution. You would expect

someone of Biggar's skill to line-out within five metres of the

revelation in the Six Nations when he Philbin because of all of the

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referee consults the touch judge and their decision is that Robinson

nudged it forward, but an awkward pass to take. Very spirited from

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is the most experienced in the Just 5 ft 5 and 10 stone nine,

compared to some of the giants in the modern game, it takes you back

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degrees in Osaka, so that will sap that Japan played in it

international rugby, it is not a regular international stadium

lately but it is the oldest, built referee's whistle has gone. That

was unfortunate. Tatekawa at 10, nothing fancy about it, set up a

lovely position from the line-out, got outside of James King. When you

are under the sticks you are looking to generate something. The

contest, the packs going at each other, none of them stable. The two

props quite experienced at regional level with Ryan Bevington of the

Ospreys and Scott Andrews of the that is why there is perhaps a

little injury to that elbow. That folds. Two results so far for Japan

in this Pacific nations, they lost at home to Tonga, and just 25-19

away to Fiji in the pouring rain last weekend. Just six points

deficit in Fiji, and that shows the potential, perhaps, of this

Japanese side to create an upset today Against this very

inexperienced Welsh side. Absolutely. In response to the

opening question, how come we expect today to go, those were

respectable sides against -- respectable results against sides

the coaching team in the absence of between Takashi Kikutani and Rob

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cap for him. Quake wing, number 12. Playing at centre. That was a poor

decision to kick. The first team to go for the gold. The national flags

just fluttering in the light trees. This is our union for Amaru. -- --

are you will Goromaru. 12 tries for the fullback. The tries come easily

for Japan in some of their games. Goromaru. First chance, first

points. Goromaru straight and true. We spoke about the concern in that

front row. Rob McCusker is going to take the first. He does not take

him. This is a big concern for Wales. A long pass and an awkward

one for Dan Bigger. He stays cool and hoists it highly. Liam Williams

enjoys the counter, the high kick and chase. But not on that occasion.

It is too strong from Goromaru. Liam Williams enjoys the physical side of

the game as well. He is a feisty player. He is not the biggest,

around 13 stone. He comes from the Swansea area. That is Dafydd

Howells. Still living the dream, it must be said. 17 senior games. And

he is in the Welsh team gaining a cap. Joining the same group of

players as some of the greats of the past. Capped for Wales. Ryan

Bevington and Emyr Phillips, and Scott Andrews in the front row. A

quick feed to the captain, Kikutani. One of the most experienced in the

starting line-up. Japan are looking quite lively. They have an organised

game. Robinson has to kick it deep. Taken by Fukuoka. Tatekawa willing

to run the ball at the opposition so far. Shoji Ito is one of the lock

forwards. The referee plays advantage again. It will be a second

chance for Goromaru. Taken quickly by Tanaka. Trying to up the pace of

the game. Tatekawa again. And the referee's right arm is out

signifying advantage for Japan. Straight in front of the posts. This

will be a simple three points for Japan. The second whistle suggesting

he is going to have a word. That is Rob McCusker off early. Midway

through the first half. Wales are down to 14 men. An impressive

sequence therefore Japan. Tatekawa looking impressive as a runner. 26

cap, 20th start. And they lead is doubled. Wales now realise that they

do have a challenge on their hands. Some people might be surprised with

that yellow card. The warning could be about the nature of the offence,

where it is committed, what it prevents. The referee asks the

teams, do they need a break? 30 degrees of heat, quite humid as

well. And just as the Lions had out there in Hong Kong, they have a

chance. Mark Jones, now the skills coach for Wales. And part of the

backroom staff on this tour. You are the academy manager. Are you

happy with this start? It has been a difficult start. There is a lack of

accuracy in the line out, not getting the ball. Japan have played

so many games together. They are very physical especially in the

contact area. That is their strength. It causes a lot of

disorganisation. Dafydd Howells is making his debut. You know him very

well. I am delighted for him and he has done quite well so far. Yes that

well-known academy. Andries Pretorius, the South African, is on

the bench for Wales today. That was part of his journey towards a

potential red jersey. He was a pupil of his. And he pays him a big debt

of gratitude whenever you talk to him about his rugby. Wales have got

to respond. Lloyd Williams is out. Dan Bigger, that seems just a touch

forward as well. I do not think Wales will go for the corner on this

occasion. Over the past two weekends Japan have lost twice at home. And

also a way in Fiji. That is the Asian five Nations Championships.

Sorry, the Pacific Nations cup. They played in the Asian five Nations

before that. They had it all their own way. No real challenge for them

in that competition. The Pacific Nations, with Tonga and Fiji, the

USA and Canada, a different proposition. Wales are on the board.

Dan Bigger replies. Japan six, Wales, three. 23 minutes gone.

real difference in the position on the field when that second penalty

was awarded. Perhaps now realising what they are up against and wanting

to get on the board. Emyr Phillips, not the biggest but one of the

bravest. He loves to carry the ball against bigger man. Wales content to

keep the ball downfield. Trying to gain some sort of position. But they

have been answered well so far especially by Goromaru. You talk

about game management ordinarily but it is also condition management. In

these conditions you have to be savvy. Good take firm Bradley

Davies. Standing out is James King. Just about held onto it. This is

better from Wales. Bradley Davies again. Trying to drag in the

Japanese players. That is James King again, well taken. All is lost. That

was to Broadhurst, the wing forward. New Zealand born. Bradley Davies

back again, featuring strongly in attack and defence. It is all

untidy. And that has been a feature so far, there has not been clean

ball for Lloyd Williams most of the time. Harry Robinson has got half a

chance here to kick and chase. Tatekawa comes in. Just to clean

things up for Japan. Cannot pick it up in the ruck, says the referee. So

a second chance for Dan Bigger. So often you see the ruck ball picked

up back. Japan seem to be in control look, but, no, past the near side

posed so it remain 6-3. There was a moment in that last passage of play

when the Welsh forwards pushed off their own possession by some of the

Japanese forwards, that will not please Robin McBryde, it is an

indication of how much of a contest there is here. Dan Biggar asking

for the TMAO? He will not get one in this game. Added responsibility

on the shoulder of the referee, therefore. Very strange and

five stone, great build for a prop and little flurry of them. Just a

little word to the captain there, suggesting it might have been

yellow, although it is not quite in the danger zone, had the referee

seen what the number was. He set a precedent with the early binning of

field, not scared to have a word neither side threatening a try so

far, but it is now at 6-Six and Wales will feel a little better

after the last five minutes. Biggar felt a little hard done by or on

his previous effort, but there is no doubt that one was very well

struck. No clean breaks, no try- scoring opportunities. A bad

character, number seven. Born in Australia, they could have been a

tug-of-war for his services. Born in Australia to English parents so

he could have played for any one of the three countries, and Wales got

that support is not getting there by Richard, which is allowing the

Japanese to come in and pinched the ball, which is something that needs

The Welsh scrum under pressure there. That is a bit of a concern.

They are coming at us, they are contesting in every area, Japan,

including the scrum. You would ordinarily expect life to be a bit

more comfortable for Wales. Known as D Cherry Blossoms, Japan. Not

today, not in their traditional collars. -- in their traditional

momentum in the final eight minutes and physical education. First cap

for him but quite experienced with around 50 games for the Scarlets at

regional the full, and his opening opposite number is back on the

field, Shota Horie, patched-up and imagined, he spilled it, possession

has been part of the Japanese side since 2005. Both sides are

employing similar tactics, the kick downfield, try to establish

themselves, get themselves out of any sort of danger zone. Wales

chasing well to prevent the quick throw-in. A very good return kick

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Davies. P could see him coming age, 5th cap and he has scored 10

tries for Japan already. Six of those came in his opening game

against the United Arab Emirates. But you have to consider the

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latter stages of the opening half. Craig Wing, No. 12, from Australian

throughout the half. It confirms a sense that in the first half Japan

have played the better rugby, really. Liam Williams got across, a

very good cover tackle from the Welsh full-back on Fujita, who we

know is pacy, but encouraging signs for Japan and problems in the

controlled and aggressive that rolling maul was, if the penalty is

for taking down, it has to be a penalty try, sure it will stop

another word for the captain, Bradley Davies. Have a word with

them again. Provocation, I will send him off. Speaking to the

opposition. Perhaps taunting them. I don't know how good their

Japanese is. Shane Williams has been coaching them. I'm sure he has

picked up a few choice words. just returned to Japan for his

second stint. Playing in the second division there. Wales got away with

that, they did very well to stop that rolling maul. It looked as

deserve it, and on the stroke of half-time Michael Broadhurst scores

his second try for his adopted country of Japan, and Japan will

lead at half-time. That is excellent decision-making, they did

not go for the drive. It is to against one. Lloyd Williams buys

the dummy and that was an easy run in, you've got to say, for

Broadhurst. A good decision, Halfpenny, what a performance, in

Australia, I don't remember seeing a performance like that in rugby.

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His mental just shuddering behind red. The referee has now won to

remind him. Emyr Phillips will feed the lineout for Wales. Just one last

chance for Wales to hit back on the opposition ten metre line. They have

not been much further than that. Bradley Davies has tried. Emyr

Phillips comes round. James King, number seven. Normally playing at

six. Jonathan Spratt is at 12. Getting closer but with no rail

drive, Wales. Almost always losing the ball in that contact area. Japan

driving strongly, they get the ball. Robinson saved on the tackle and he

needed to be. Japan keep nonthreatening. -- -- keep on

threatening. Tanaka guiding things, orchestrating things. Liam

Williams. Wales will settle for being five points adrift. It is in

Japan's have. No one can argue. They deserve their lead. Japan 11, Wales

six at half-time. How would you sum it up? Wales have had no joy out of

these Japanese defence. Japan conversely looking lively and

organised. If there was any doubt about the scale of the challenge

this afternoon, that has been set aside. Some stern words needed at

half-time. It is a big second half for Wales to try to avoid their

first ever defeat against Japan. 11-6 to the home side at half-time.

We asked was at a risk for Wales to leave so many experienced players at

home. So far the answer is yes. Wales down to 14 men for a chunk of

that second half. They are up against it. We will talk about the

risk and the break down as well. Japan comfortably in control. For

their statistics, just take a look at the number of penalties conceded.

The real concern is the turnover figure. Wales turned over six times

in that first half, that is an awful lot. And one of the problems is

Wales playing without a dedicated Wales playing without a dedicated

open side flanker. General thoughts first of all. It is an experienced

side but you expect them to be doing a little bit better. You do.

International teams are very organised. And these guys have the

experience of playing with the likes of the all Blacks. They are ready

for the Welsh challenge, they are well prepared. They have turned the

ball over, and they really have not looked threatening getting over the

Japanese line. The first reaction will be, 11-6 to Japan, it should be

a good second half. They have looked lively and organised. Hopefully in

the second half they can turn it around. Why are they finding it so

difficult? Japan at organised in defence. They use a pattern. The

scrum looks positive. They go with the gain line. You do not have the

big ball carriers. Look at the defence. When the backs are ready to

reload an attack they passed behind the centres. Liam Williams has now

no other option. It ends up looking turgid midfield. And the same kind

of theory here, going short. But look at the extra passes but coming

out from the forward players. It's just isolates opportunities. And

that is where the young Welsh players are good. But there has been

too little in that first half to break down and organised Japanese

defence. You mentioned the break down. Japan definitely getting the

best of that. I think they will be disappointed because Wales pride

themselves on getting the ball at the contact area. It is a great

kick-off and as a back row you're looking your lips. But no one has

contested. Emyr Phillips has had a goal. There is no pressure on the

kicker. Again this is where the yellow card comes in. It is not

effective. That leads to the yellow card. You expect to be physically

dominant over at the Japanese but at the moment there are winning the

turnover and we cannot get any momentum in the game. When you look

at the bench there is not an out and out seven there. When you look at

the last game against England, this is an area where they are struggling

at the moment. It is a new combination and they have got to get

used to each other. That 40 minutes has gone and hopefully we will now

see an improvement. Thanks for all your messages. Everybody following

the game on Twitter. One saying, with all that technology in Japan

you would think they would find somebody to rewind the tape! Knowles

video referee, that is unbelievable. Let us take a listen

to this exchange between Dan Bigger and the referee. Clearly over.The

kicker is no, from the moment that left his boot, he knows. He kicks

the ball day in, day out and he knows. In this day and age the

stakes are high. From the coaching point of view they will not be happy

at all. That was also a key time. But the Japanese players, when the

ball goes behind the dead all line, they just ran to the halfway line.

So it has serious ramifications. It would make it tighter. And for Japan

also there was a chance of perhaps a penalty try. But Japan, they are

quick and dynamic. They have done very well, not to take it away from

them. You have to give them credit and they are more savvy in all areas

of the game. They do have threat out wide created by the ball-carrier.

They are quite sadly, they manipulate the Welsh forwards. This

was close and manifested itself ultimately in a very clever play

with Wales defending the scrum-half. And they got their just rewards in

the end. They had a great driving line the previous one. The Welsh

players thinking, this is coming again. A bit of trickery there. One

piece of news that has come through, Paris has pulled out of the

running to host the Heineken cup next year so it could be coming back

to Wales. That could be the millennium Stadium, that would be a

record seventh time that the Heineken cup final would come to the

capital. Not happy memories for you, the millennium Stadium! But great

news if Wales would get it. Fantastic news if we can get it. You

never know. It is one of the best places to play Rab C. I was at the

millennium Stadium and it is an awesome venue. But looking at the

groups, we have no chance I think of making the quarters let alone the

final. A second test against next week. That starts next Saturday

morning. And we have highlights next Saturday afternoon. A lot now for

Wales to do. How are they going to cope with Mac we go pitch side.

changes? Not at the minute. You're in a rail test match. They have got

away with a try, in fairness to them. Six turnovers. What is going

to be the change in the second half with Mac patience and discipline.

Protecting the ball. There are people in our team at the moment

going away from it. Dan Bigger thought that kick was over. The

referee did not. We do not worry about that. It is the first time

this team have played together. They just need some leadership now.

idea when changes will be made? officials will play their part in

that. You get the impression that he is a bit angry about what happened

in the first half. All very well saying, we have got to protect the

ball. If you're not a natural number seven, how difficult is it to

suddenly go, I am going to start protecting the ball? It is not just

the job for the number seven either. It is across the side. They set out

their stall early. Then Dan Bigger misses the kick to the corner. You

have got to go back to basics. They have got two of the best kickers in

the game. They just need to play in Japan's half. The scrum is pretty

dominant as well. They need to get back into the game. And in the heat,

under pressure on the scoreboard, this is where temperament is

tested. It will be interesting to see the first ten minutes. We have

got a rail test match on our hands. We hand back now. Japan currently

fifth team in the world rankings. They help to make the top ten

themselves before they host the World Cup in 2019. It is a rail test

match. That is what we heard at half-time. Should this have been

designated as developmental for Wales? Well you mentioned the

make-up of the Welsh, where some of the players have come from. A few

things come to mind. The selection was not known earlier on. The

decision to rest the senior players. It has got the make up of a

development side. And arguably, it could have been downgraded as a

fixture. But it is a full international fixture and that

should be at the forefront of the Welsh players minds. In terms of how

much that means and how much it matters. Way back in 1983 in Cardiff

Japan did run Wales close. They have never beaten a top ten team. They

did beat a Scotland 15, not a full international side. That is probably

the best result in their history. But if they can maintain their lead

and go onto the tree, this would be the game that is most celebrated in

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the second half? -- can do the joined us, it is the most

inexperienced Welsh side in living memory, 100 caps between them and

three players have 70 of those, Lloyd Williams and Dan Biggar and

the captain Bradley Davies, so it is 30 caps between 12 players. Two

penalties to open up a six per need for Japan second -- a six point

at half-time, the absence of an out-and-out open-side will show

itself in a number of aspects of play, but in terms of ball

retention when you are in possession, it is a shared

responsibility, you cannot put that sold it at the feet of the open

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is still five points. A fairly straight for Lord kick, just left

to the post for a right-footer. carrying the ball Ryan Bevington,

who is a recognised player around Davies, who plays football in Wales.

What a season bend Davies has had. but they need to up the tempo,

threaten a bit more. They showed they intend early on and Biggar

chance for Biggar to reduce that ago to extend the lead to 14-6 but

at all for the Ospreys outside half. There wrote his his replacement is

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needed -- there is his replacement for Japan in the course of the

season. This Pacific Nations Cup, but then they play as well against

the likes of South Korea, Hong Kong, the Philippines and the United Arab

Emirates in the Asian five Nations. They had it all there own way there,

champions for the six successive time and they scored 316 points and

conceded just eight. What sort of preparation that is, I'm not quite

sure. But a false sense of strength, perhaps, before coming up against

the likes of Tonga and Fiji? That was unlucky, good aerial contest.

Subtle movement of the body made a That is the man with 10 tries in

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Wales. A couple of players at the moment warming up off-screen on the

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second half. Now then, what a moment for this man. Andreas

Pretorius, captain of the Cardiff Blues. As his name suggests, from

South Africa. Qualified for Wales in December last year and is on to

on for Ryan Bevington at number one. Biggar's effort in the first half.

That is two letter of thes for Wales. Goromaru missed two very

kickable penalties in the second assist the referee with that

decision. Nicolas go very a angry with himself there. -- McCusker are

Welsh journey, down to the Gloucester Academy, spotted by a

teacher who is on the touchline for Wales today, recommended for the

2000 and full. Almost a decade -- perhaps the skipper made the wrong

Wales fullback did exceptionally well. That was the right decision

and very well played. Brave, as well. You are exposed their going

in. He takes the hit, stays in there. And wins the penalty. An

appealing look initially on his face, asking the referee more or

less with his expression for that penalty. This is a bit better. A bit

of invention. This is Rhys Gill. He came on against Ireland because of

late changes a couple of seasons ago and did exceedingly well. That has

been a feature of the game. Just at the end the ball goes loose again.

You heard at half-time that they want to look after possession.

a place to put your head! Rhys Gill went from the Blues to the Saracens,

by the way. All of the scrums have been very untidy. That was as the

result of a fair contest, on that occasion. Gethin Jenkins is out of

the Lions tour, news just filtering in. It is more serious than

initially thought. You always wonder about these injuries. But that is

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Wales earlier on. Which side has got the stomach? The one that has not

played for a while or the one that has played over the past two

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weekends? Tavis Knoyle is on as here. Can you explain the

substitutions? It is because of the heat. You are bring in boys on to

give them fresh legs. You need to challenge with the ball in hand.

Thank you for your time. Yes, handling the heat, needing to

improve the handling of the ball as well. Baker has been prominent

-- out they go. Two caps, two tries for the young wing. There were

signs a few minutes ago that the Japanese defence was just starting

to break and there would be more chances for Wales. A sublime bit of

for that little slip pass and just hope for the best, that is what he

Wales after having Robinson's second international try. -- Harry

points quite successfully. Suddenly it is transformed, we see the Welsh

first cap for Wales. Reyes Patchell, not an initial selection for this

tour, he was supposed to be in the World Cup for the Wales Under

twenties. A player of huge potential, Reyes Patchell. He has

shown it for the Blues this season. He is on. Nice to see what he can

do in a Wales jersey. A lot of potential. Interesting to see how

Japan respond now because they have been playing well. What have they

got mentally, having been hurt by that Wales score? Is it a gamble

taking off one of the more experienced backs in Dan Biggar? I

feel it is quite a gamble to throw a new man in as Wales just

stretched their lead and with around 15 minutes to go. I think

that is a fair point. It is not just what it brings as a player but

his presence, a senior player no longer on the pitch. This game by

no means closed out yet. It has been a good 10 minutes for Wales

but still work to dig and Greece Patchell will need to orchestrate

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Wales colours. -- first touch it surprise as well. It is Atsushi

Hiwasa, quite experienced himself. He has been around for quite a

referee does back for the full penalty. I would anticipate a kick

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the Reds -- the Queensland at been out of things recently. On his

way to Gloucester. Some young it scrum-halves have gained precedence

over Tavis Knoyle in recent months. He has decided it is time to move

forward, joins his former coach nine at regional and Wales level.

Emyr Phillips reign supreme at the moment not only for a Lions but for

Wales as well. Getting no younger and it is nice to see the nurturing

Patched up in the first half. Just over 11 minutes remain. Wales have

fought their way back in this second half. Behind 11-6 at half-

time, they have added 13 points. A try by Harry Robinson, kicks from

Biggar. No addition to Japan's score. A good position for Japan

here, they could come away with of that front row, two front row

players still on the field -- Emyr Phillips. You normally see a change

with around 15 minutes to go. Scott Andrews and Emyr Phillips have to

work strongly now, defensively. The Japan. -- Kensuke Hatakeyama is on.

Fujita gets the score and Japan are very much like his game at 10 for

are paid to do. To remind you, the man he scored six tries on his

debut, Fujita or, those tries were against the United Arab Emirates. A

inside the near post. -- it crept slight hand, now Japan are back in

it. A precarious one point lead for Wales. Takashi Kikutani will now

try to inspire his side forward to gain the most famous victory in

their history. That is the question, how would Japan respond, and an

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increase their lead? Can they give caps -- Atsushi Hiwasa. If Wales

can get possession, they need to be mindful of playing this game in the

here. Tactic hour played in the centre last week, he is back in the

Wales. A chance for Japan to gain territory, pushed the Welsh

backwards. Just the one. Back row at the moment. The seconds ticking

away too slowly for Wales, too quickly for Japan. A fine kick, and

Japan are back in the Welsh half. It is a free kick, though, so Japan

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Murrayfield has a big in-goal area. just have their noses ahead. They

need to hang on to avoid the embarrassment of losing to Japan

animated coach on the other. Can they muster one last chance? Can

they get close enough for a drop goal, a penalty goal, even a third

try? Two tries for Japan at the moment, just the one for Wales from

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on the Japanese side but Wales are where they would want to be with

three minutes remaining. Harry Robinson challenged really well for

last year, the heartbreak of two defeats more or less than the last

minute against Australia, and this young -- Candace John Wells signed

avoid suffering the same fate? -- can this young Welsh team avoid

they can work down the clock, take their time and at three points.

They will not be rushing the kick, that's for sure. Take a minute over

the kick, even if you miss it Japan have got it all to do to get back

them to start from the 22 rather is a successful one! Is that the

score that takes Wales to victory on their first game in Japan in

2013? Ging lead 22-18 and we are in the final minute. Well done to pack

shock. A pressure kick, his first would not have box kick it. You

don't want to kick possession away in the last minute. Remember, there

is no TMAO, no-one to advise the red. Japan, a final flourish, they

need a try, and Wales need to keep Japan still in their own half. Still

striving. It is a penalty. No time to go for touch. So this is it. The

final chance for Japan. Broadhurst takes it forward into midfield.

Remember they have to get a try. They need possession. They need a

mistake. Japan need a chance. Wales go through. This could be the final

flourish for Wales. It has been knocked forward and the tribe will

not be allowed. That is the final whistle. Great relief for Wales.

They have come through successful in a game that they could well have

lost. One try for Harry Robinson. Two tries for Japan. But the

Japanese fall just short of their first ever victory against Wales.

The tour is off to a winning start albeit with the narrowest of

margins. Japan eight team, Wales 22. Stuart Davies, Sam picked up for us.

Well a gutsy performance from Wales and they were right up against it.

They put right everything that was wrong in the first half. They took

the one chance available to them. And that was the difference in the

end. A fine win for those youngsters making their debut. They came

through. Japan get the applause of their supporters. They have done

well. They took the challenge to Wales but they fell just short. On

to Tokyo next weekend. Wales have won by 22 points to 18. I'm not sure

won by 22 points to 18. I'm not sure we have had a more exciting start.

Japan gutsy and devastated to lose at the end. Wales hitting back in

the second half. Harry Robinson Crossing. Japan not dead girl, they

kept it going right to the end. Fujita Crossing in the right

corner. But Rhys Patchell just notched Wales four points ahead. Let

us take a look at those statistics. Wales struggling in the first half.

Turned over six times. And there is the improvement. Just one turn over

against Wales in the second half. They their chances as well. Coming

back into the grain that -- the game and controlling it better. It was an

exciting game. You want excitement. We spoke about the breakdown being a

problem area and also leadership. Encapsulated in two moments by one

man for Wales. They are a young side. They deserve huge credit. This

is the turning point. Talking about the back row and the contact. Liam

Williams, that is a great bit of skill. Pure instinct. And that

changed the game. That is just class. If you talk about experience,

as far as an international side goes it is inexperienced. Andries

Pretorius had the energy. And the fitness levels as well, they have

not played for some time. Where did the improvements come? Well if

turnovers. And that was the result of maintaining possession. People

like Radley Davies, Lou Reed, they carried the ball a lot better. Lou

Reed coming on to the ball. Getting on the front foot. And that resulted

in a near miss. But the bench came on and gave a little bit of energy.

Rhys Gill came on and carried the ball. Andries Pretorius, this led to

the try. This was a fantastic impetus. And it brought Liam

Williams onto the ball. So credit to the coaching team for making those

changes. I think that the retention of the session resulted in the

Japanese running out of steam and Wales took full advantage. How much

did fitness count? We saw that again today in the last 20 minutes.

Fitness was not an issue, some of those players are very young? But

they have got a lot to work on. They will be working a lot on that

contact area, defensively. But you cannot underestimate how big a win

that is. And the conditions were humid as well. To step up in the

final 20 minutes, then wear on top. They wear and the bench had a good

impact on that. Good to see some of the young players having a great

game. That was important because they wear a couple of penalties

towards the end. And crucially Japan missed two kicks in the second half.

Japan could have sneaked it. They missed those kicks and in all

fairness, they were good value and a very narrow defeat. It just shows,

world rugby, these teams are just getting better and better. Tatekawa,

he moved to 12 and it just showed a bit of class. And the wings showed a

lot of pace as well. So a lot of credit. There is a lot of hope for

Japan who are going to host the World Cup in 2019. Was that Japan's

chants? They are going back to Tokyo. I think today we have are

endowed if you creases. Are there likely to be changes on the bench?

The bench have put their hand up. think they will be a couple of

changes. Robin does not suffer. He. The backs played well and showed

more ball-handling ability. If you can couple that with that kind of

momentum that was called for at half-time then Wales should be in a

much better position come next week. Some of those players you said are

still at school. It is just good to see that there is that debt. That is

the beauty of these tools. They will go back to their regions with ever

more confidence next year. You cannot underestimate, just to get a

win. Perhaps the performance was not that good but the win was what it

was all about. Having gone out and one at a young age, there has been

this school of thought of putting them through. Do you notice the

difference that regional level? they do grow. Some Warburton,

nervous characters around the squad, they come back and stick

their chest out, the monkey is off their back and they grow within the

environment. That is something that the academy system has engendered in

Welsh rugby. And with that win they will reflect on that. They will get

it right again for next week. If they come back with two wins under

their belt it can only be good for Welsh rugby. Off the field, what did

the likes of Bradley Davies and Dan Bigger have to say to these young

guys? It will be interesting. Bradley Davies, he would not say

very much. But it is about those younger guys and the coach as well.

It is a young coaching team as well. They need to tighten up on a few

aspects. Because Japan probably got a bit too much from forward ball.

They will have learnt a lot today. One cloud to the silver mining,

Gethin Jenkins is being sent home from the Lions tour. Not recovered

in time from that injury. Ryan Grant already on his way out to Australia.

Desperately disappointing. And a cruel way to end the tour. He is

devastated. He twinge dipped in the Heineken cup final in the last 20

minutes. He has been training all week hoping he was clear. It has

gone again. So a big load for him. And the way that Warren plays, he is

a big cock. Difficult for the coaches now. The two potential

number ones have gone. They will be scratching their heads. They do have

strength in their depth. Ryan Grant was initially tipped to go. You

still have Andrew Sheridan at home to: . -- -- to call on. Not to

mention Paul James. So they just have to keep an eye on injuries.

Warburton starting his first game later. For the second test next

week, Wales against Japan, that is life in the morning. And you can

join as on BBC Two Wales at a quarter past five. You talked about

possible changes of tax ticks. What do they need to get right next

week? They need to sharpen up on defence and be a bit more physical

and dominant against the Japanese side. I think that is the main area,

defensively. I think retaining the ball and having a bit more

possession to wear down the Japanese. They will have learnt that

Japan do tend to tire in the second half. So they will look to do that

from the outset. Good in a way to have a little warning this week

before the second test. And they have come through it which is a huge