The ball is quickly moved through the hands of Japan and Fukuda's kick is almost charged down but position is regathered, the ball is knocked by Aoki, advantage for the scrum

Greene gets the first half underway and Maori All Blacks secure the ball short of the 22m, Nock goes for the box kick and Japan attacks from deep with Takenoshita

Karl Dickson is the man in charge with the whistle

Hot humid conditions in Tokyo with kick off to follow shortly

Anthems complete now we move to the Haka

Welcome to the Ultimate Rugby Commentary of the encounter between Japan XV and the Maori All Blacks. Japan XV will be captained by Kanji Shimokawa and Kurt Eklund captains the Maori All Blacks side. Stay tuned for the commentary and events to follow. I am Kyle Baxter and I will be your Ultimate Rugby Commentator.