Japan make history by beating Wales

Japan make history by beating Wales

TOKYO, Japan - Captain Toshiaki Hirose (R top) of Japan is lifted by Takashi Kikutani (8) after Japan beat Wales 23-8 at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on June 15, 2013. Japan recorded their first official test-match win against a Tier One rugby nation.

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