Just the score Australia were looking for just before the break
Fantastic legdrive from Efitusi Mafa from a 5m lineout and he manages to score, really good work, supported by Blyth
Approaching he final minutes of the first half, would be a crucial time for either side to score
Australia into a 9 point lead with 10 minutes of the first half to play
Michael Wood scores for Australia, big power from the lock
Isaac Lucas puts Semisi Tupou and his stepping ability through the gap in his own 22, some brilliant footwork almost gets him the score, but a last ditch tackle and a forward offload stop things
Japan reduce the deficit to just two points
Yamamoto is over for Japans second try
Conversion is wide but promising signs for Japan who are right back in the match
Japan hit back with their opening try through Yamasawa