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Wales grind out frustrating WXV win against Japan

Wales earn a three-try victory against Japan in tricky Tokyo conditions to secure a second win of their WXV campaign.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 11:34 AM
Wales grind out frustrating WXV win against Japan
Key Things to Know
  • Wales defeated Japan 17-0 in Tokyo to secure their second victory of the WXV campaign.
  • Scrum-half Seren Lockwood scored two tries, with hooker Kelsey Jones adding another off a lineout drive.
  • Wales center Freya Bell converted the opening try but later suffered a serious-looking knee injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wales secured a 17-0 victory over Japan in Tokyo to claim their second win of the WXV campaign. In challenging conditions featuring wind, rain, and humidity, scrum-half Seren Lockwood opened the scoring with a 35th-minute try converted by Freya Bell to give Sean Lynn's side a 7-0 lead at halftime.

Wales extended their lead in the second half through a lineout drive finished by Kelsey Jones, before Lockwood added her second try late in the match. The win was marred by a serious-looking knee injury to center Bell, as both teams prepare to meet again in Kumagaya City next Saturday.

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