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2013 Wales rugby union tour of Japan

2013 Wales rugby union tour of Japan

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In June 2013, Wales toured Japan as part of the 2013 mid-year rugby test series.[1] They faced Japan in a two-test series on 8 and 15 June, playing in the oldest dedicated rugby union stadium in Japan, Kintetsu Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka, and the home stadium of Japanese rugby, Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo. The test series was Wales' first test series against Japan since 2001, when Wales were victorious 2–0, and their first encounter since Wales' 72–18 victory in the 2007 Rugby World Cup Pool B match. Wales were also the first Tier 1 nation to play Japan in Japan since Italy in 2006.

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At the start of the tour Japan were yet to earn a victory over the Welsh, with Wales winning all fixtures before this test series. However, the second match of the series saw Japan win their first test match against Wales. The test series ended in a 1–1 draw with Wales winning the first test and Japan winning the second.

Fixtures

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Squads

Wales

In the absence of Warren Gatland and Rob Howley with their commitments on the 2013 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia, Robin McBryde took on the role of head coach.[2] On 21 May, McBryde named a 27-man squad for the tour.[3]

Aaron Shingler and Ashley Beck were ruled out with injury ahead of the tour (28 May) and was replaced with Josh Navidi and Adam Warren[4] 15 players were also unavailable due to selection for the Lions tour to Australia.

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

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Japan

The Japanese 36-man squad for 2013 IRB Pacific Nations Cup and Wales' tour of Japan.

  • Head coach: Australia Eddie Jones
  • Caps and ages are to first Test (8 June 2013)

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

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Matches

First test

8 June 2013
14:00 JST (UTC+9)
Japan 18–22 Wales
Try: Broadhurst 38' m
Fujita 69' c
Con: Goromaru (1/2) 70'
Pen: Goromaru (2/4) 15', 20'		Report[5]Try: Robinson 63' c
Con: Biggar (1/1) 64'
Pen: Biggar (4/5) 23', 29', 46', 59'
Patchell (1/1) 79'
Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Osaka
Attendance: 20,152
Referee: Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa)
FB15Ayumu Goromaru
RW14Yoshikazu Fujita
OC13Male Sa'u
IC12Craig Wingdownward-facing red arrow 70'
LW11Kenki Fukuokadownward-facing red arrow 79'
FH10Harumichi Tatekawa
SH9Fumiaki Tanakadownward-facing red arrow 66'
N88Takashi Kikutani (c)
OF7Michael Broadhurst
BF6Hendrik Tuidownward-facing red arrow 72'
RL5Shoji Ito
LL4Hitoshi Onodownward-facing red arrow 80'
TP3Hiroshi Yamashitadownward-facing red arrow 64'
HK2Shota Horiered cross icon 30' to 32'downward-facing red arrow 72'
LP1Masataka Mikamidownward-facing red arrow 60'
Replacements:
HK16Takeshi Kizuupward-facing green arrow 30'downward-facing red arrow 32'upward-facing green arrow 72'
PR17Yusuke Nagaeupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR18Kensuke Hatakeyamaupward-facing green arrow 64'
LK19Toshizumi Kitagawaupward-facing green arrow 80'
FL20Ryuta Yasuiupward-facing green arrow 72'
SH21Atsushi Hiwasaupward-facing green arrow 66'
FH22Yuu Tamuraupward-facing green arrow 70'
WG23Hirotoki Onozawaupward-facing green arrow 79'
Coach:
Australia Eddie Jones
FB15Liam Williams
RW14Harry Robinson
OC13Owen Williams
IC12Jonathan Spratt
LW11Dafydd Howells
FH10Dan Biggardownward-facing red arrow 64'
SH9Lloyd Williamsdownward-facing red arrow 60'
N88Rob McCuskerYellow card 19'downward-facing red arrow 60'
OF7James King
BF6Andrew Coombsdownward-facing red arrow 51'
RL5Lou Reed
LL4Bradley Davies (c)
TP3Scott Andrews
HK2Emyr Phillips
LP1Ryan Bevingtondownward-facing red arrow 51'
Replacements:
HK16Scott Baldwin
PR17Rhys Gillupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR18Rhodri Jones
N819Andries Pretoriusupward-facing green arrow 51'
FL20Dan Bakerupward-facing green arrow 60'
SH21Tavis Knoyleupward-facing green arrow 60'
FH22Rhys Patchellupward-facing green arrow 64'
FB23Tom Prydie
Coach:
Wales Robin McBryde

Touch judges:
Greg Garner (England)
Taizo Hirabayashi (Japan)

Note:

Second test

15 June 2013
14:00 JST (UTC+9)
Japan 23–8 Wales
Try: Wing 49' c
Broadhurst 60' c
Con: Goromaru (2/2) 49', 61'
Pen: Goromaru (3/3) 14', 34', 76'		Report[6]Try: Prydie 44' m
Pen: Biggar (1/2) 21'
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo
Attendance: 21,062
Referee: Greg Garner (England)
FB15Ayumu Goromaru
RW14Toshiaki Hirose (c)
OC13Male Sa'u
IC12Craig Wingdownward-facing red arrow 69'
LW11Kenki Fukuokadownward-facing red arrow 79'
FH10Harumichi Tatekawa
SH9Fumiaki Tanakadownward-facing red arrow 67'
N88Takashi Kikutani
OF7Michael Broadhurst
BF6Hendrik Tui
RL5Shoji Itodownward-facing red arrow 45'
LL4Hitoshi Onodownward-facing red arrow 74'
TP3Hiroshi Yamashitadownward-facing red arrow 45'
HK2Shota Horiedownward-facing red arrow 79'
LP1Masataka Mikamidownward-facing red arrow 69'
Replacements:
HK16Takeshi Kizuupward-facing green arrow 79'
PR17Yusuke Nagaeupward-facing green arrow 69'
PR18Kensuke Hatakeyamaupward-facing green arrow 45'
LK19Shinya Makabeupward-facing green arrow 45'
FL20Justin Ivesupward-facing green arrow 74'
SH21Atsushi Hiwasaupward-facing green arrow 67'
FH22Yuu Tamuraupward-facing green arrow 69'
WG23Yoshikazu Fujitaupward-facing green arrow 79'
Coach:
Australia Eddie Jones
FB15Liam Williamsdownward-facing red arrow 53'
RW14Harry Robinson
OC13Owen Williamsdownward-facing red arrow 23'
IC12Jonathan Spratt
LW11Tom Prydie
FH10Dan Biggar
SH9Lloyd Williamsdownward-facing red arrow 50'
N88Andries Pretorius
OF7Josh Navididownward-facing red arrow 63'
BF6James King
RL5Lou Reeddownward-facing red arrow 50'
LL4Bradley Davies (c)
TP3Scott Andrewsdownward-facing red arrow 57'
HK2Emyr Phillipsdownward-facing red arrow 78'
LP1Rhys Gilldownward-facing red arrow 57'
Replacements:
HK16Scott Baldwinupward-facing green arrow 78'
PR17Rhodri Jonesupward-facing green arrow 57'
PR18Craig Mitchellupward-facing green arrow 57'
LK19Andrew Coombsupward-facing green arrow 50'
FL20Dan Bakerupward-facing green arrow 63'
SH21Tavis Knoyleupward-facing green arrow 50'
FH22Rhys Patchellupward-facing green arrow 23'
WG23Dafydd Howellsupward-facing green arrow 53'
Coach:
Wales Robin McBryde

Touch judges:
Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa)
Taizo Hirabayashi (Japan)

Note:

  • This was Japan's first victory over Wales.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Japan confirm Wales tour dates". www.wru.co.uk. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  2. [2]
    "McBryde to coach Wales in Japan". espnscrum.com. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  3. [3]
    "Davies handed captaincy for Japan tour". espn.co.uk. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  4. [4]
    "Navidi and Warren called into squad". www.wru.co.uk. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  5. [5]
    "Japan v Wales". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  6. [6]
    "Japan v Wales". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
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