Video / Sky SportAll Blacks 38Japan 31The All Blacks have barely avoided yet more unwanted history, but on tonight's evidence Japan won't have to wait long for a breakthrough victory. But Richie Mo'unga's penalty sealed the result after the All Blacks defence had done just enough to survive - having received a first-hand demonstration of defensive resilience throughout the match. Once again, Japan could have wilted after Caleb Clarke's power saw the All Blacks strike early in the second spell. Caleb Clarke celebrates a try with Sevu Reece. Retallick's red then provided Japan an opening and Kazuki Himeno's 77th-minute try gave them one last shot, but the All Blacks defence saw the job done.

Source: Stuff October 29, 2022 07:53 UTC