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The 1993 Japan rugby union tour of Argentina was a series of matches played in May 1993 in Argentina by Japan national rugby union team.
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The 1993 Japan rugby union tour of Argentina was a series of matches played in May 1993 in Argentina by Japan national rugby union team.
Scores and results list South Japan's points tally first.
| Opposing Team | For | Against | Date | Venue | Status |
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| Combinado Regional del Sur | 55 | 6 | May 8, 1993 | Marabunta RC, Cipolletti | Tour match |
| Entre Rios | 42 | 38 | May 11, 1993 | Entre Rios, Paraná E.R. | Tour match |
| Argentina | 27 | 30 | May 15, 1993 | Tucuman | Test Match |
| Combinado Regional del Norte | 92 | 28 | May 19, 1993 | Santiago TC, Santiago del Estero | Tour match |
| Argentina | 20 | 45 | May 22, 1993 | Ferro Carril Oeste, Buenos Aires' | Test Match |
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