Japan hit back to stun Wales in Kitakyushu
Japan stunned Wales in Kitakyushu with a first-Test fightback that condemned the visitors to an 18th successive defeat.The tourists led 19-7 at the break, but Japan scored all the second-half points with Halatoa Vailea crashing over from a close-range line-out in the 71st-minute to claim the win for Eddie Jones' side.More to follow.
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