The All Blacks and Japan last met in a test in Tokyo in 2013. Photo GettyAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen looks set to get his wish, as the team are likely to play a test in Japan next year. Hansen has spoken previously of the value of such a match ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. The All Blacks have played Japan in three official tests, the most recent being in Tokyo in 2013, when the world champions won 54-6. "Will we play Japan or any games in Japan between now and then?

Source: Otago Daily Times May 17, 2017 01:30 UTC