1993 Japan rugby union tour of Wales

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1993 Japan rugby union tour of Wales
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The 1993 Japan rugby union tour of Wales was a series of matches played in September and October 1993 in Wales by Japan national rugby union team.

Results

Scores and results list Japan's points tally first.

Opposing TeamForAgainstDateVenueStatus
Wales A 561September 29, 1993 Stradey Park, Llanelli Tour match
Dunvant 2423October 2, 1993Broadacre, Dunvant Tour match
East Wales1238October 6, 1993Arbetillery Park, Abertillery Tour match
West Wales2610October 9, 1993Lewis Lloyd Gr., Narberth Tour match
Heineken Sel. XV3910October 12, 1993 Sardis Road, Pontypridd Tour match
Wales 555October 16, 1993 National Stadium, Cardiff Test Match

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