Japan head into their Pool A clash with Canada in Napier on Tuesday boasting a slender historical advantage over the Canucks. Japan have won 11 of the 20 matches between the two sides since their first meeting in Osaka in 1932. That game ended 9-8 with Japan outscoring Canada in tries 3-1. It took Canada 59 years and six matches to record their first victory over the Japanese, which came in Vancouver in 1991.
Canada v Japan
All-time record: Played: 20, Canada won 8, Japan won 11, Draw 1
Biggest winning margin: Can: 44 (62-18, Markham, 2000); Jap: 38 (46-8, Miyagi, 2009)
Highest score: Can: 62 (62-18, Markham 2000); Jap: 46 (46-8, Miyagi, 2009)
All-time record: Played: 20, Canada won 8, Japan won 11, Draw 1
Biggest winning margin: Can: 44 (62-18, Markham, 2000); Jap: 38 (46-8, Miyagi, 2009)
Highest score: Can: 62 (62-18, Markham 2000); Jap: 46 (46-8, Miyagi, 2009)
Match Details:
Rugby World Cup 2011
Pool : A
Date: Tues Sept 27
Kick Off Time: 17.00 (NZ)
Venue: McLean Park
Rugby World Cup 2011
Pool : A
Date: Tues Sept 27
Kick Off Time: 17.00 (NZ)
Venue: McLean Park
