Anything but a win on Saturday will see Wales fall out of the top 12 in the world rankings – and Japan take their place. The nations are well matched and know each other very well, having shared a two-match series this summer, which sets up beautifully for their blockbuster 2025 autumn international encounter. For Steve Tandy and Eddie Jones, this is the most important test of the year.
On current form, neither Wales nor Japan have any hopes of winning the Webb Ellis Cup in Australia, but a favorable draw might just be enough of an incentive for the WRU or JRFU to find enough funding for a proper rebuild. With Wales facing New Zealand and South Africa in their final two Autumn Nations Series matches, and Japan taking on Georgia, this is the last chance for the Welsh.
Responding to a record 28-52 defeat to Argentina with a pleasant surprise of mustering four tries illustrates just how far Wales have fallen, especially as the third of those scores resulted in skipper and standout player Jac Morgan dislocating his shoulder. Tandy resisted the temptation to throw a half-fit Louis Rees-Zammit straight into the lineup after his 18-month NFL adventure, but with positives so slim on the field – errors from Blair Murray and Ben Thomas didn’t help – he decided to give in this time.
Worryingly, Japan pushed Ireland hard last weekend. After trailing 17-0, a Kenji Sato try helped them get back to 17-10 at the break, and things remained competitive until the final 13 minutes, during which they conceded three tries in quick succession. The Brave Blossoms’ lively interplay always gets fans out of their seats, which has the potential to add insult to injury for Wales.
Read below for a complete guide to where to watch Wales vs Japan live streams online, on TV and potentially free.
Can I stream Wales v Japan for free?
Rugby fans can watch Wales vs Japan for free on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom via the S4C channel.
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How to watch Wales vs Japan live streams in the USA
Wales v Japan will be broadcast live on Peacock in the United States.
Peacock TV subscriptions streaming live sports start from $10.99 per month. You can also stream Premier League football on the platform and all other autumn international matches.
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How to watch Wales vs Japan live streams in the UK
Wales v Japan is streamed for free in the UK. The game is broadcast on Welsh language station S4C, with a live stream available via BBC iPlayer.
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The Wales v Japan match is also shown on TNT Sports 1which provides wall-to-wall coverage of the Fall Internationals. You can access it by adding TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or pay from £30.99 per month for one Discovery+ plan that includes sports channels.
How to watch Wales vs Japan live streams in Australia
In Australia, this Wales v Japan match – and all November internationals – will take place Stan Sports.
It costs $20 per month on top of a regular Stan subscription which costs from $12 per month.
Are you away from Australia at the moment? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch Wales vs Japan live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sport Reviews is the television rights holder for the Autumn Nations Series 2025 in New Zealand and is therefore broadcasting the Wales v Japan match.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service from $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
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How to watch Wales vs Japan live streams in South Africa
Wales v Japan in the 2025 Autumn Nations Series to be streamed on subscription service SuperSport.
You will need to obtain a DStv access package to watch the Autumn Nations on SuperSport, with prices starting from R99 ($5.66) per month.
Abroad at the moment? Simply use a VPN and tell your device that you are back home and will be ready to go.
Wales vs Japan – Need to know
When will Wales start against Japan?
The Wales v Japan 2025 rugby test is scheduled to kick off at 17:40 GMT local time at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on Saturday 15 November. It’s 12:10 p.m. ET / 9:10 a.m. PT in the US and 4:10 a.m. AEDT in Australia.
What other Autumn Nations Games will take place this weekend?
The third weekend of the Autumn Nations Series will feature four exceptional matches. None, however, will have the same impact as Wales v Japan.
● Italy vs South Africa
● England v New Zealand
● France vs Fiji
● Ireland vs Australia
● Scotland v Argentina
Wales’ recent matches against Japan
Wales ended an 18-game losing streak against Japan in July, but the two-match series ended in a draw.
● 2025 — Japan 22 – 31 Wales
● 2025 — Japan 24 – 19 Wales
● 2026 — Wales 33 – 30 Japan
● 2013 — Japan 22 – 31 Wales
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