
New Zealand score after the hooter to add a bit of respectability to the scoreline. That's fulltime. Great game of rugby.

New Zealand get what should be the final try of the match after they exploit an overlap.

Japan have shown why they are called the brave blossoms, as that is the only way to describe the effort put in against a far superior outfit.

After a poor pass by the Japanese, the ball is picked up by Vaka who takes a casual 50m jog in to score.

Japan make a great break through the midfield but he gets isolated and the ball is stolen at the ruck.

Japan put through a grubber but it is dotted down by New Zealand. 22m drop out.

Japan have the crowd behind them as they win a penalty at the ruck and set up a lineout near the New Zealand 22m.

The second half is underway.

Japan are on the attack as the hooter sounds. New Zealand turn the ball over and they go 50m on the counter to punish the Japanese. That's halftime.

New Zealand scrum Japan off the ball and gain possession. The ball goes through the hands and they score a 100m try. One must commend the Japanese effort though.