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 wilted in the extremely hot and humid conditions in a match that took two hours to complete.

Japan came from behind in the second half to beat Wales in Kitakyushu and condemn the visitors to an 18th successive Test defeat

The streak of defeats has stretched to 18 Tests and although it is easy to say that the nightmare continues, that statement is wrong. The nightmare is actually becoming worse and yet more gruesome. In the horrendous run since their last victory 20 months ago,