Brave Blossoms boss Eddie Jones said he had hoped for a hot day to "run Wales off their feet" and the oppressive conditions - with the temperature above 30 degrees as well as high humidity - meant water breaks in each half and an extended interval.

Flanker Josh Macleod will earn a first cap in almost three years when he starts for Wales against Japan in Kitakyushu on Saturday, as the visitors seek to end a record 17-game losing streak that has weighed heavily on the game in the country.

Wales' record losing run extended to 18 Tests as they were beaten 24-19 by Japan in extremely hot and humid conditions in Kitakyushu. The tourists led 19-7 at the break, but wilted in the intense conditions in a match that took two hours to complete.