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Wales aim to cap 2026 revival with Japan double

Wales have the opportunity to finish the international year on a high on Saturday as they seek to complete a WXV double over Japan.

By Ceri Coleman-Phillips · BBC

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:16 AM

Key Things to Know

Wales aim to finish 2026 by completing a WXV Global Series double over Japan on Saturday.
A win would secure Wales back-to-back Test victories for the first time since June 2024.
Head coach Sean Lynn made five starting changes following last weekend's 17-0 victory in Tokyo.

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Wales aim to conclude their international year on Saturday by completing a WXV Global Series double against Japan at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium. Sean Lynn's side enters the match after a 17-0 victory over Japan in Tokyo last weekend, which marked Wales' first clean sheet in eight years. A win would secure back-to-back Test victories for Wales for the first time since June 2024.

Head coach Lynn has made five starting changes, bringing in experienced players Bethan Lewis, Gwenllian Pyrs, Lleucu George, Gwen Crabb, and Courtney Keight. Co-captain Alex Callender moves to number eight, while Japan has introduced three changes to their starting lineup, including full-back Komachi Imakugi.

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