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Wales vs Japan – Teams and Prediction

PREVIEW: Japan head coach Eddie Jones and his troops will arrive at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in search of their fifth win in the calendar year.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:36 AM
Wales vs Japan – Teams and Prediction
Key Things to Know
  • Wales and Japan announced their lineups ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship match in Cardiff.
  • Japan head coach Eddie Jones has handed a debut to flyhalf Riku Kitahara.
  • Wales boss Steve Tandy selected Max Llewellyn and Eddie James as the starting center partnership.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wales will face Japan at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday as both teams pursue their second Nations Championship victory. Japan head coach Eddie Jones is aiming for his side's first-ever win against Wales at the venue, while Steve Tandy's Wales squad targets positive momentum ahead of upcoming matches against Australia and New Zealand.

Jones has handed an international debut to flyhalf Riku Kitahara, while Warner Dearns captains the visitors. Wales will feature a new center partnership consisting of Max Llewellyn and Eddie James, with Dewi Lake captaining the side at hooker.

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