Japan XV to Face Australia A in Osaka

The Japan Rugby Football Union is delighted to announce that the Japan XV will host Australia A in a one-off match at YODOKO Sakura Stadium in Osaka on Saturday, October 18.

Contested between the second national teams of both countries, this non-capped fixture will give Japan a chance to build greater depth across the national team squad by giving emerging and fringe players the opportunity to experience high-level international rugby at a near test match level and intensity.

Kicking off at 13:00 Japan local time, the match will take place one week ahead of the massive Lipovitan D Challenge Cup 2025 fixture between the Brave Blossoms and the Wallabies on Saturday, October 25 at Tokyo’s National Stadium.

Ticketing details will be announced in due course.

Japan/Japan XV vs Australia A Past Results:

October 14, 2022 (W) 52-48 Osaka

October 8, 2022 (L) 21-22 Fukuoka

October 1, 2022 (L) 22-34 Tokyo

June 8, 2008 (L) 21-42 Fukuoka

June 9, 2007 (L) 71-10 Townsville

June 8, 2003 (L) 15-66 Tokyo

June 5, 2003 (L) 5-63 Osaka