HIGHLIGHTS | All Blacks v Japan 2022 (Tokyo)

Catch all the action from the All Blacks clash with Japan from National Stadium in Tokyo.
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[@crippledphoenix]

I find myself thinking back to the 2007 World Cup. Australia put 100 points on Japan easy. My word how far they have come!!!! It has been an absolute privilege to watch the Blossoms emerge on the world stage as genuine contenders. Makes me think of similar strides the Pumas have made. What a joy to see Rugby Union spreading across the globe and more nations stepping up to make this great sport truly a world game. Hats off to Japan! An exciting future for the game awaits us all!!!

[@hogg743]

No doubt

[@Mr___X]

The early 90s to early 2010s were a strange 20 year period where some teams got the jump on professionalism before others. That's how you end up with South Africa putting 90 points on Wales in the late 90s, and the big results against Japan that you mentioned. Yeah they've done well to catch up but a lot of it is more to do with getting back to a truer balance as existed before rugby went professional in 95. It's actually the big 50+ thumpings in the 90s and 00s that are the anomalies, as the big unions and nations had all the benefits of professionalism before the others.

[@MrCano2007]

The Pumas did it with no foreigners and without money...

[@Ze_Moose]

NFL fans won't like your comment 😉

[@josepostable]

Arg fan here, but also amazed by Japan's Improvement

[@meopai3]

The Japanese crowd are just a bunch respectful human beings. Something the rest of world crowds can aspire too.

[@asadok7452]

Stadium Is made to have fun

[@fu8713]

That’s what called untainted by WESTERN MUPPET BULLSHIT

[@ikari683]

Esa es tu opinión. Deja que la gente se divierta , para eso están los estadios.

[@BlindmanPepperspray]

Stadiums are indeed made for fun but most importantly, a good time. Unnecessary unsportsmanship isn’t fun, unnecessary toxicity isn’t fun. Just messed up and not needed.

[@queyoung754]

It ain't nothing like a South African crowd

[@sekeffszz3154]

Our commentary here in Australia need to take notes … this is how it is meant to be. Neutral throughout the whole game and complementing teams on great plays whether it be the wallabies or the opposing team. This game was enjoyable to watch because not only was the crowd cheering for both teams, the commentators were too

[@macdonaldorina4381]

They are usually biased sana

[@kwolfgramm1]

My favorite commentators in rugby. He never takes side and calls it how he sees it. Phil Kearns and his buddies are the worse

[@teamtoken]

Kiwi commentators are exceptional. Truly neutral without bias. Reflects well on their country too.

[@rapfc]

They don’t commentate like this against Aus

[@phatglizzy400]

@@rapfc well after losing the last 20 years what nice things are left to say?

[@tukemen1]

信じられない　涙出ました オールブラックス相手に7点差って.......... 本当に凄い　感動をありがとう

[@shelr8204]

Love how the Japanese applaud their opposition when they do something really good like with Reece's try. So respectful🙌

[@renegadeone2058]

And when they keep it down whenever either team is taking a kick at goal 👌

[@7s29]

Respect is the name of the game, and Japan has it in spades.

[@AegirWatches]

What, the two Japanese players on the team, or the crowd?

[@eamonndoyle136]

@@AegirWatches That team and the crowd deserves a lot of Credit. The ABs no longer beat all comers .

[@Sojourner88]

​@@AegirWatches There's a few more than that. Not all Japanese have fair skin.

[@kristofermccormack6]

The progression Japan has made in such a short space of time is one of the reasons rugby has been one of my favorite sports over the last 10 years or so. Themselves and Argentina are laying down a blueprint for other nations looking to build a competitive modern team.

[@ricotalactea]

First match pumas vs AB was in 1985, and we lost first one by 13 and draw the second one...i don't understand where is the link people do to compare Japan or Italy with Los Pumas 🤣🤣

[@julianpalmucci]

@@ricotalactea It has no sense, there isn't comparasion point. Argentina has been in the top 8 for more than 20 years. Los pumas only selects players born in argentina. Japan and Italy need to use nationalized players to their squads to be competitive

[@ewan735]

@@julianpalmucci Japan really don't have that many foreign-born players. On another thread here you'd think their whole squad was born elsewhere - looking through the actual squad, only about one third of the players are foreign-born. And lest we forget the amount of players NZ poaches from the pacific islands..!

[@a.a.7416]

@@ewan735 Only about ONE-THIRD and you think it's not 'many'... how do you then define 'many'? I would like to see 'Japan' playing only with Japanese players and see how far they go.

[@Dazumu]

@@a.a.7416 They are Japanese players that is their nationality. Where was the Energy when the rest of the top Rugby nations poach foreign players?

[@LearnToFly182]

What a pleasure to watch this Japanese team. Outrageous growth in their skills and performances these past 10 years. An absolute credit to themselves! Congrats ABs and Japan from an England fan

[@PatstarDeluxe]

As a New Zealander that speaks Japanese, this was a beautiful game! I remember watching the 1995 World Cup match when I was 13 and how badly we beat Japan. So good to see them playing so proudly. Absolutely love it! おめでとう日本！

[@hiromichiwatanabe8457]

Thank you! ありがとう！

[@jcf8880]

No discredit to the Japanese but this is the weakest the AB squad has been within the past decade.

[@kimjongun269]

@@hiromichiwatanabe8457 I love Japanese women

[@bunyip250]

@@kimjongun269 Is that why you abduct them?

[@TheDiasporaMedia]

@@kimjongun269 hehe ya “me so hoooooooorny” 😅

[@revaia___8651]

オールブラックスのみんな、素敵な試合をありがとう！ Thank you！

[@Sabundy]

What an absolutely fantastic game. Really shows how far Japan has come from the 95 world cup when the ABS posted a Cricket 🏏 score (145-17) against them. Now Japan almost beats the ABS.

[@kennyeverett3201]

Yup, absolutely, I can see the Blossoms beat NZ next year. They’ll be that good. 😉

[@benjaminbradley780]

Can you please define for me what, in your opinion, constitutes a self righteous moral hypocrite? Regards

[@MVIVN]

They've really invested a lot into growing the game over there and they've imported a lot of talent to lend their knowledge and expertise both on and off the field (they even have some All Blacks playing club rugby over there) so it's paying off for them!

[@Sabundy]

@@MVIVN Also a lot of Springboks and Wallabies are in their too league.

[@kennyeverett3201]

@@benjaminbradley780 a person who has a lot of space to criticise himself and plenty of others as well. 😁

[@dougclark9921]

I love watching Japan. I am English with Scotland as my second team after growing up there but if I want to watch some really exciting play I will watch Japan over any other team.

[@samuel8265]

Going to be a tough game against them this November at Twickenham stadium Japan is my second team so if we don't do well in world cup I love to see Japan beat teams like Australia and France etc in knock outs

[@brentpope100]

As an Ex Otago player, I'm not only delighted for my old team mate and Coach of Japan Jamie Joseph, his Otago team-mate Tony Brown but also young Warner Dearn's whose father Grant also played with in Otago. Grant must be so proud of his son who scored an amazing try against the country of his birth. I know a loss is a loss, i get it, but the way Japan played, the respect from the players and the crowd was something to be so proud of. Sometimes its about more than just winning, but about heart and good sportsmanship.

[@Wolfsong27FlyHalfFullHeart]

Yamasawa giving the brave blossoms a reason to defy New Zealand a shut out this man’s kicking capabilities is amazing, Japan are the team to follow if you’re a neutral, their so exciting to watch

[@samuel8265]

France Vs Japan could be like this game on Sunday 20th November I'm a England fan we got a tough game against them in few weeks time

[@gv3307]

Im not from a rugby nation, and Brave blossom is the team that bring me into rugby

[@Wolfsong27FlyHalfFullHeart]

@@samuel8265 Fingers crossed we get the job done

[@samuel8265]

@@Wolfsong27FlyHalfFullHeart I hope England beat the all blacks at Twickenham stadium this November looking forward to the November tests this year

[@emosijougavule2561]

Japan🇯🇵, the most progressive rugby team. Big love from a Fijian💪🏽

[@BobGolob]

Japan, one of the most entertaining rugby teams. GO JAPAN !!!

[@daitotoyoshi]

I was at the National Stadium yesterday to support this great match-up. The atmosphere was great, and it was a really happy place, with both teams celebrating their great play. It was great to have All Blacks in Japan. Thank you very much. Please come back! I will be at the stadium for sure!

[@kimjongun269]

Good for you what you want a medal 🏅 lol

[@jamesalexander3893]

@@kimjongun269 Go eat another pie

[@AliAbdelaterrorist]

Nice to see the Japanese respecting the kicker NZ fans should learn from them.

[@saveit4last]

Jamie Joseph is a great coach he is the man that should of got the job after shag ill never forget a semi final game the highlanders played against the waratahs the gameplan he set out for them was phenomenonal and they ended up beating the waratahs ,this game is another prime example of how good his coaching is even though they didn't get the win it was a great performance by the Japanese

[@bremCZ]

Should've

[@KernowekTim]

Jamie getting the extra time with the Blossoms, since Shag left and Fozz took over, has done wonders for him that, I think, would not have set him in such good stead back then. He is absolutely ready to become the next AB's Head Coach now, leaving a vacancy at the Blossoms for Robertson to cut his teeth as Head Coach of an International set-up. Robertson coaching the Blossoms would, I think, be perfect for all concerned.

[@rugbyguy1rugby407]

Would be awesome to see a Māori coach the all blacks, hopefully happens in my lifetime.

[@bodybalanceU2]

@@rugbyguy1rugby407 I hope it will be Dave Rennie - what he did with the chiefs was amazing and he has improved the wallabies winning rate

[@bodhid]

@@KernowekTim yeah, sure, Japan and the rest of world rugby are there for NZ to exploit by moving coaches around to ultimately benefit NZ Rugby! It’ll only ‘be good for all concerned’ because you’re a Kiwi speaking from the position of the arrangement enabling you to line-up Robinson to coach the ABs in a few years after Joseph has had his time. Rather NZ-centric thinking on your part which treats Japan as a convenient feeder team to groom future coaches. In fact rather how NZ has always treated the other SH nations; there to be used by way of generating higher broadcasting income and to have the ‘honour’ of playing the Ab side every season but never considered equals.

[@lazer8961]

Japanese are such amazing people. The way they show respect is out of this world. Salute from Fiji

[@THILAA]

Thanks for the brilliant highlights reel. It's not appreciated enough how well the game is documented here !

[@liamhandcoaching]

Japan are an absolute joy to watch. They deserve more regular opportunity against the top nations. Their expansive style of rugby is badly needed in the modern game

[@jonathan14808]

Congratulations Japan on your fantastic performance. You have become a genuine force to be contended with.

[@wernercollins1319]

the respect in this game and crowd brought tears to my eyes.

[@user-bv7vi8vg5r]

素晴らしい試合。日本の頑張りに震えました。

[@user-zo1pw9lt3q]

Thank you All Blacks for a great game! I hope we can meet again if we have an opportunity!!

[@michaelpatterson8799]

Japan was amazing.i played rugby for many years in NZ. I remember when japan had no chance to bet the best. Now you are nearly one, with the best. So happy to see. Ive been to japan a couple of times, the people there, were so friendly and helpful. Much respect.

[@user-zo1pw9lt3q]

@@michaelpatterson8799 Thank you!😆 JPN🇯🇵🤝🇳🇿NZL

[@user-zo1pw9lt3q]

@@michaelpatterson8799 I hope the All Blacks are heading in the right direction

[@michaelpatterson8799]

Thanks you All black defence is not great. To be honest not a fan of the coach. Everyone has a opinion i guess. I was in japan when the world cup was there. Thou i never went to a game. Every time i got lost aJapanese person would come up to me and ask me if i was ok. Ill never forget that , so friendly and a safe place to be.

[@user-zo1pw9lt3q]

@@michaelpatterson8799 Thank you for your kind words!

[@misterightnow]

Wow Japan played their hearts out. Respect

[@roberttrindade7238]

As an All Blacks 🖤 supporter I want to congrat Japan for his Superb game! I feel that Japan each year is playing better and better 👍 I believe a lot in Japan in the future 👍 Rugby is the best 🏉👍💪

[@always33333]

Before There was a game where Japan lost 145-17 to the All Blacks!　　Rugby is fun! From Japan... But the All Blacks are strong! ! !

[@user-hw6dg4pl3o]

ここまで張り合えるのメチャクチャ強いやん日本🎉

[@MultiMarcoco]

As an AB fan I have to admit : what a great game you've played Japan ! So much fun to watch the ball handeling from both sides...

[@speed8106]

What a great game to watch! Japanese fans showing the world how we all should behave! Japanese Rugby is looking good!!!

[@user-ex4mg9qy6n]

I was happy that New Zealand played "OJIGI" after the game. Thank you for coming to Japan. And I would like to express my sincere gratitude to New Zealand for their support at the time of "TUNAMI". Japan and New Zealand are friends forever. I'm sorry if my English is wrong. From Japan.

[@Pericalypsis]

TSUNAMI. Your English is good.

[@michaelpatterson8799]

Ha your english is better than mine. What a great game. You came so close. Im a kiwi , played rugby all my life. And towards the end of the game i was hoping you guys would win. Brave Japan no longer easy bets. Ive been to your country a couple of times. Wonderful people. When i looked lost someone would always try and help me. Much respect to your rugby team and country.🇯🇵

[@MrHuddo]

The japanese crowd are so respectful, cheering after the final AB penalty was kicked, got the vibe they were just enjoying the sportsmanship and each other's company. kudos

[@yannsarajevo3605]

I'm impressed by those japanese players. What progress in a few years. Watch out for this team at the world cup. She can create some surprises.

[@kapoea3147]

Well done again to Japan, spectators, management and players alike, for displaying a great spectacle of Rugby in all its glory.

[@johnpeteru4844]

As a proud Kiwi in Sydney Australia , I love Japanese rugby and their effervescent spirit they bring to the field. I used to watch 20 years ago NZ smashing Japan with high scores , but not now. The Red Suns are more tightly organised and developing a style like the French passing the ball fluidly . Such a great atmosphere and spectacular home support 65,155K wow . Nice work Japan 🇯🇵 good luck next year World Cup ❤

[@JesseG1997]

My heart really wants Japan to shake it up and make it to the Semi's next year. I'm so proud of how far this team has come! They're really showing their tenacity and fight in these games!

[@alistaircooper3821]

The Japanese (players and supporters) are surely the leading ambassadors in world rugby. Such heart, such class. A privilege to watch them blossom.

[@YorkshireinManila]

And Im sure they follow their tradition of ensuring they leave their changing room absolutely spotless. Manners, courtesy and care. Values that seem to have gone missing in many places these days.

[@isalegendduramente8404]

04:46 Nice and world-wide class defense! 05:45 looks like forward pass 06:38 Fantastic try by Sevu Reece! 07:32 Genius fly-half, Yamasawa! 08:48 Nice position by Delan Riley 09:33 Clarke's strong physical! 10:39 Former Hilanders' player, Himeno!! 11:13 Waaaaaarneeeeeerrrrrrr!!!!!!! 12:20 Sotutu's nice turning to try! 14:50 Nice direction! 15:52 All Blacks' pride led to penalty goal.

[@harsimarmanj]

Yamasawa played at wing (number 11)

[@TheAquestecop]

Quel match! bravo to the Blacks 🥰 and WOW, to the Blossom! what a team! Thanks for this great rugby Vive le Rugby Vive le beau jeu 💌

[@will8503]

Japan play beautiful rugby - their rise over the previous decade is one of the few true success stories in international rugby. They are such an asset to our game.

[@andreadiotallevi5780]

This is how highlights should be made - excellent game!

[@rabbitss11]

67% tackle rate from the AB's leaves them as one of the most porous defenses in international rugby, that has to improve - Japan showing some good signs

[@jakobthelibrarycard6261]

Was it really 67% tackle completion? That's as bad as it gets for international footy. Bit of soul searching going on

[@rabbitss11]

@@jakobthelibrarycard6261 Two Cents gave that stat in his review and he's pretty reliable, but yeah, it's sub-standard

[@Mr___X]

Their defence is atrocious. Himeno's try is a shocker.

[@Skybar23]

thats the figures you get under a horrible head coach

[@bikunbikun]

Proud of this Japanese National Team!!!! Warriors!!!

[@wadeyyy7777]

Samurais 😉

[@user-gs9ft1kp2y]

日本のラグビーがここまでやれるようになったとは！！ 感動！！　What a great game!!🌈

[@michaelpatterson8799]

I assume your Japanese. Much respect . Love the game, love your country. Japan the best. 🇯🇵🌈

[@user-gs9ft1kp2y]

@@michaelpatterson8799Thanks🌈

[@jamesr5443]

What a sensational game from Japan, brilliant in heart and execution, and great sportsmanship. I hope for more of this plucky skilful play!

[@user-tl4xg5cj6j]

As a Japanese guy,AB is definitely our second team.And so we have huge respect for NZ team. So proud of this two teams💪

[@michaelpatterson8799]

Much respect to japan. To its great team and its wonderful people. From a kiwi .

[@kimjongun269]

I like Japanese women very nice and pretty

[@KH-nc4tx]

@@kimjongun269 go back to north

[@tuttyusbuttyus]

I'm an AB's fan al day long, but the best team did not win today. Reminds me of the Scotland game where Scotland had a chance to win it save for a bad pass from Hogg (a theme sadly for such an otherwise phenomenal player). If Yamanaka holds on to the intercept, he's in. If the forward pass to RTS is called then, Japan are up by 5 or 7. With that momentum, skill, and belief, I really think they could have won this game. All that being said, what a massive level of growth from Japan. It's only a matter of time before Japan beats them. Ireland suffered losses like this and look where they are now. Japan beat Ireland not too long ago.

[@gamerxx9296]

As a Bok, Japan is such a respectful side in terms of the audience. Great sportmanship and the team is outstanding. Great work Japan and All Blacks.

[@ecom79fr]

Le Japon confirme qu'elle est maintenant une grande nation du rugby. Bravo à eux, j'ai hâte de les voir continuer à progresser !

[@rosswilliams2303]

Go Japan!!! Well done on an amazing match! You guys were truely inspirational. ❤

[@StevieObieYT]

Wow!!! That was an incredible game!! 🔥

[@BobSayG]

Thanks to current England coach Eddie Jones who was former Japan coach and beat Boks in 2015. He really changed Japanese Rugby forever.

[@user-QHandoru]

& Fumiaki Tanaka, too!

[@ianbing]

Its the NZ coaches who have changed rugby in Japan, what are you on

[@hyprz5]

@@ianbing Eddie Jones took a team that were happy to lose as long as they looked like they worked hard in the end, broke all the bad habits and traditions and turned them into a team with serious drive and ambition. Jamie Joseph is doing a great job to take them further though.

[@interestedbystander196]

@@ianbing It was Eddie Jones who started it. Before the 2015 RWC win over the Boks, Japan was viewed as something of a useful warmup game in preparation for the serious matches to come. Then they went to Brighton, and the rugby world has not looked at Japan as a warmup team since...

[@BobSayG]

@@ianbing Jamie is doing a fantastic job for Japan Rugby too. No doubt about it. But everything started when Eddie was the coach. Before Eddie was in charge, Japan won only 1 game in Rugby World Cup since 1987. To change the team which was so used to loosing requires trenmendous amount of work and energy.

[@kelly916]

Hats off to Japan . Incredible game

[@eddyhilmi]

Favorite team to watch 🇯🇵🇳🇿 ❤

[@BetterHumanz]

I am a kiwi and love rugby and the AB's but damn Japan you did yourself proud you are now on the big stage ..well done!!!

[@josephpomale1088]

Great job both teams - great spectacle

[@picpic9628]

Merci encore les japonais ❤pour ce match très ouvert et ces super essais Bravo également aux blacks Ils faut 2 grandes équipes pour produire un tel spectacle Coucou de France 🙋‍♂️🇨🇵

[@babarl_from_japan]

thank you for teams. it's a super great game!

[@barribaw]

What a game - superb performance from both sides. Japan putting up an incredible fight - cannot praise them enough for taking the game to NZ

[@SheSoForeign]

I’m so proud of Japan! This was so good to watch😭

[@kahatuatini]

Japan need to be added to the rugby championship, they looking like a decent rugby nation now and it's only a matter of time when they beat us

[@Sabundy]

Absolutely. The IRB needs to pull its head out of its backside and stop ignoring Japan.

[@zeppelinfloyd6292]

When the Springboks join the Six Nations, that would be the case.

[@granthibberd6069]

Sure, might be time for Argentina to hand the wooden spoon over to a new bottom of the league team. 👍

[@Sabundy]

@@granthibberd6069 what the hell are you talking about? Argentina....the team that best New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa? We wooden spoon would go to the Wallabies in that last rugby championship mate. Los Pumas were far superior to the ailing Wallabies

[@brianhaslett9981]

@@Sabundy Pretty sure they didnt ''best'' South Africa. Their last win came back in 2018 and they have only won 3 games in their overall match ups :)

[@tafauli7]

Good job to the players and coaches of Japan. Good to see the evolution of rugby in Japan.

[@tommyscamps]

That was one hell of a game to watch!!! Awesome

[@user-nx2nd6gq1h]

ありがとう、オールブラックス😊 また試合してね！

[@kobidoggy7575]

Japanese are the most respectful people I know. I love Japan hopefully they will do well in the coming up world cup . Respectfully from Samoa 🇼🇸👍

[@peterchessell28]

They didnt respect my grandfather.......

[@fale892]

@@peterchessell28 wake up

[@kobidoggy7575]

@@peterchessell28 that was back then, we are moving forward. Let God to deal with that but us is to forgive and forget and love one another. Isn't that a beautiful thing?

[@jaquescoetzer3633]

Great game ,respect to Japan

[@user-kk2ri9pw2g]

かっこよすぎる！ 本当に勇気をもらうしどちらのチームもかっこいいし憧れる

[@gregmallin9789]

Was at the game. An ex pat Irishman living in Japan 20 years …… my second team were fantastic today. Great entertainment. The highlights don’t show it but Japan butchered 2 brilliant first half chances for tries.

[@breenwalshe7667]

Brilliant,Brilliant performance Japan,well done from IRELAND.

[@millarlogan]

How good to see Japan playing with real heart. They will be a top 5 team in the near future

[@Riff22741]

Love the masterclass footy from the Mighty Blossoms, Jamie definitely the man for the top job.

[@roleinc7204]

Well played Japan! Continuing to improve in leaps and strides. Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown - what a team. Imagine if the All Blacks had them coaching ... I really hope Japan slays some giants at the World Cup next year.

[@KH-nc4tx]

Already they are a giant

[@carldanelaubscher1489]

As long as it's not South Africa again

[@user-zo1pw9lt3q]

@@carldanelaubscher1489 Are you a south african?

[@rugbyhighlightsandclips3395]

Such a great effort from Japan

[@gregoryhoulding7874]

Incredible. Great game. Well played Japan.

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks for posting.

[@leonhuinga2987]

Lets gooo JAPAN!!! new fan right here the rising sun

[@Secularworld60]

What impressed me most was the spirit in which the game was played and watched , how refreshing to see applause for good rugby and silence from the crowd when goal kicking , compare the japanese crowd to that of argentina . Well done both sides for a great game

[@uatipeti8560]

Well done Japan - eloquently put in the end. Very heroic! This is a win for rugby. I am an ABs fan as any other Kiwi, a passionate one at that. To see this, both scared me, but gives joy because a small rugby nation like Japan gave the mighty ABs a good run for their money. To our boys, on to the next job.

[@peterclark3383]

Mighty Al Blacks is an overstatement. They can be beaten by any team these days.

[@kiwiramjet5625]

💯. My wife and I love Japan and have been countless times, with her speaking fluently. But I’m a Kiwi and love the ABs, however I’ll never forget the elation of watching the Blossoms best the Boks in 2019. A sporting moment for the ages! And it’s a weird weird feeling to actually be cheering Japan’s tries in this game more than my own team’s

[@crippenmusungu5774]

@@kiwiramjet5625 they beat the Boks in 2015 and I swear I have never gotten over that...in 2019 they slayed Ireland and now they literally beat NZ too😎😎

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Mighty allblacks want to sort out their defence.more holes in that than their is in a phill taylors dartboard🤣🤣

[@uatipeti8560]

@@kiwiramjet5625 that Japan vs Spring Boks is on my rugby highlight reels. What an incredible game that was. I think every non SA supporter were jeering Japan on 😂

[@eat_my_boloz3422]

Amazing Japan on showcasing the Japanese rugby quality in a thrilling, entertaining and historical spectacle.

[@SeanT649]

Japan have become a genuine force .They lost but they showed themselves to be real warriors .Great to see another team emerge as contenders and they are definitely a side that deserves it .

[@kwolfgramm1]

Best tv commentators rugby. Very unbiased. Never underestimate the Cherry Blossoms. Good game AB’s. On to the next game

[@montybrewster7]

Japan continue to be my favourite team to watch. Awesome game & credit to nz for getting over the line. Japan are no push over for any team.

[@scribblescratch3011]

What a awesome game from Japan

[@capowable]

WhOA!!!! The Brave Blossoms are a watch for next year. Find myself in tears watching them 🥺

[@ashleysoudah]

what a game! well played Japan! 👏👏👏

[@stevenwortrich6014]

Now that's rugby, kudos to the commentary team as well.

[@pierceotoole7283]

Wonderfully unbiased commentary, really made this game enjoyable for the neutral. Super test match

[@user-QHandoru]

Tony Johnson is my favorite commentator and second English teacher too!When I was in NZ.

[@donttripuce6854]

Japan Team just getting better and better 💪🏽💪🏽❤️❤️

[@killbot86]

I watched this video without knowing the scores and boy was it worth it, I actually thought Japan could’ve won it….Hats off the Japanese crowd also for being the most polite and courteous of all fans ❤️🇯🇵❤️🇯🇵❤️🇯🇵❤️

[@BadManRiRi]

The passion and love for the game Japan play with is what the ABs are missing.

[@sydneylover6563]

yeah Tony brown

[@stanmarr4488]

These New Zealand commentators are the best...they get excited for the opposing teams tries, as well as their own..great stuff

[@bodybalanceU2]

kiwi commentators love good rugby regardless of the team

[@etiennefaure4538]

Bravo pour le Japon!! Ça fait vraiment plaisir de voir cette combativité. Je ne savais pas que le Japon pouvait être aussi bon face aux All black...

[@xygnusx5067]

What a great match!

[@hugo7274]

I am french and i'm impressed how Japon became a serious team that could beat any other team

[@SK-uw8gj]

yeah, we almost beat France in July as well however, this "almost" is very hard to over come against very top tier nations

[@hugo7274]

@@SK-uw8gj yeah you played well, however that was France B side

[@SK-uw8gj]

@@hugo7274 we used to get beaten by those B teams badly

[@windywest]

What a game of rugby! Amazing to watch, Japan are so good now it’s so cool to see.

[@davemcewen6368]

Brilliant game and performance by Japan!

[@user-xb1pq2bf6q]

日本のラグビーレベルがこんなに早く上がるなんて思ってもみなかった。嬉しいよ！

[@user-zo1pw9lt3q]

ワールドカップ優勝もマジで夢じゃないかもしれん

[@fabianreese9456]

SHもSOも外国人を使えばベスト4は行ける

[@maverick4177]

What a great game 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Orion3741]

Japan has improved in leaps and bounds. This match proves it. Well done.

[@bernadettepuerto1479]

May God Bless all the team of all New Zealand All Blacks wishing you all the best in all your games ilove you guys