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What time is Japan v New Zealand kick-off and is it on TV in the UK? Rugby Championship winners New Zealand are back in action against Japan in Tokyo this weekend. The two sides will go head to head for the newly-created Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup, and it will be the first time they have met in the Test arena since 2018. The All Blacks recently secured the Rugby Championship title despite losing in the summer Test series against Ireland just a few weeks prior and go into this encounter as heavy favourites, for what is essentially a warm-up match for New Zealand before they head to Europe for the rest of their northern tour.
Read more: 'Funniest rugby interview ever' explained as video becomes internet hit New Zealand's upcoming fixture with Japan has been shrouded in controversy as it clashes the Black Ferns' World Cup quarter-final match against Wales in New Zealand, which you can read more about that here. However, there is a sell-out crowd for the game, with 65, 000 set to watch on to make it the largest-ever crowd for an international rugby match in Japan outside the World Cup. Jamie Joseph’s Japan have not played since the summer, with their final outing coming in July when they lost their second game to France in quick succession. Here's everything you need to know about the game: What time is Japan v New Zealand kick-off? Japan v New Zealand kicks off at 6. 50am UK time on Saturday, October 29, at the National Stadium in Tokyo.
Syuhei Takeuchi, 19. Kanji Shimokawa, 20. Faulua Makisi, 21. Naoto Saito, 22. Lee Seung-sin, 23. Gerhard van der Heever. New Zealand: 15. Stephen Perofeta, 14. Sevu Reece, 13. Braydon Ennor, 12. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 11. Caleb Clarke, 10. Richie Mo’unga, 9. Finlay Christie, 1. George Bower, 2. Dane Coles, 3. Nepo Laulala, 4.
How to Watch: 2023 Japan vs New Zealand All Blacks XV | Rugby - FloRugbyHere's how to watch the 2023 Japan vs New Zealand All Blacks XV on FloRugby. The 2023 Japan vs New Zealand All Blacks XV starts on Jul 15, 2023. How to Live Stream 2023 Japan vs New Zealand All Blacks XV: STREAMING: Watch the 2023 Japan vs New Zealand All Blacks XV on FloRugby. SIGN UP HERE. On Your TV: Now Available on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast & Apple TV. Cast: Cast to your smart TV including Vizio, Samsung and LG TVs. On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android. FloRugby Archived Footage Video footage from the event will be archived and stored in a video library for FloRugby subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscription.
Ryohei Yamanaka, 14. Kotaro Matsushima, 13. Dylan Riley, 12. Ryoto Nakamura, 11. Siosai Fifita, 10. Takuya Yamasawa, 9. Yutaka Nagare, 1. Keita Inagaki, 2. Atushi Sakate, 3. Koo Ji-won, 4. Warner Dearns, 5. Jack Cornelsen, 6. Michael Leitch, 7. Kazuki Himeno, 8. Tevita Tatafu. Replacements: 16. Takeshi Hino, 17. Craig Millar, 18.
They did not arrive in Tokyo until Thursday following her funeral. Scrumhalf Finlay Christie lines up alongside Richie Mo’unga in the half-backs. Brodie Retallick will win his 99th cap, partnering Tupou Vaa’i in the second row. Sam Whitelock will miss the match after the lock’s arrival in Japan was delayed by an inner ear condition caused by playing with his children on a trampoline. Japan head coach Jamie Joseph named nine veterans of his team’s historic run to the quarter-finals of the 2019 World Cup on home soil. New Zealand-born Joseph said senior players like Michael Leitch, Kazuki Himeno and Kotaro Matushima were important in “the messages they’re giving to the other players who haven’t played a lot of rugby”. Japan: 15.
Brodie Retallick, 5. Tupou Vaa'i, 6. Shannon Frizell, 7. Sam Cane, 8. Hoskins Sotutu. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17. Ofa Tuungafasi, 18. Tyrel Lomax, 19. Patrick Tuipulotu, 20. Dalton Papali’i, 21. Aaron Smith, 22. David Havili, 23. Anton Lienert-Brown. Who is the Japan v New Zealand referee? Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) Assistant referees: Jordan Way (Australia), Graham Cooper (Australia) TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa) Read next: Rugby player collapses and dies during match in New Zealand Rugby's most-watched video now as 2. 5 million see full-back 'taken care of' UFC boss Dana White confirms Principality Stadium considered to host UK's biggest ever event next year 'F*****g incredible! ' Rio Dyer swears in live TV interview after stunning performance Nigel Owens v Chris Robshaw video watched by over 1 million people as England star ends careerStory SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.
What TV channel is Japan v New Zealand on? Japan v New Zealand will not be televised live or live streamed in the UK. But for New Zealand viewers, it is being broadcast on Sky Sports 1 with live streaming available via Sky Sports Now. What's the team news? Full-back Stephen Perofeta and centre Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will make their first All Blacks Test starts against Japan, with New Zealand's three Barrett brothers — backs Beauden and Jordie and lock forward Scott — all unavailable for this fixture following the death of their grandmother.
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