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The 1989 Scotland rugby union tour of Japan was a series of matches played in May 1989 in Japan by Scotland national rugby union team.
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| Japan [1] |
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The 1989 Scotland rugby union tour of Japan was a series of matches played in May 1989 in Japan by Scotland national rugby union team.
Scores and results list Scotland's points tally first.
| Opponent | For | Against | Date | Venue | Status |
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| Kanto | 91 | 8 | 14 May 1989 | Tokyo | Tour match |
| Kyushu | 45 | 0 | 17 May 1989 | Fukuoka | Tour match |
| Japan U.23 | 51 | 25 | 21 May 1989 | Osaka | Tour match |
| Kansai | 39 | 12 | 24 May 1989 | Nagoya | Tour match |
| Japan | 24 | 28 | 28 May 1989 | Chichibu, Tokyo | Tour match |
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