Good start by Romania capitalizing on 2 Japan mistakes early on

Romania clear up to half way but taken quickly by Japan and they immediately under pressure and are penalized for holding on, on the ground

Japan restart and look to get back the early mistake

Penalty Romania for offside by Japan at the previous ruck

Romania in possession on halfway

Japan receive well and under a bit of pressure but clear in field to their 10m line

Romania are to kick off to Japan and the game is underway

Both teams coming out onto the field for the national anthems

Welcome to the first round of the international rugby league for 2017/2018. This fixture will have Japan taking on Romania at Egao Stadium! Japan have won 4 of the last 5 fixtures against Romania and have been looking more and more dangerous as the years have gone on by becoming stronger and challenging some big teams. Romania are still building but this year looks like they have a good team for the long season ahead. All live commentary and events will be brought to you here live by Ultimate Rugby!

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