Wales completed a WXV double over Japan with a comfortable 29-5 victory in Kumagaya City. Wing Nel Metcalfe and hooker Moe Nagaoka exchanged early tries before hooker Kelsey Jones and wing Amy Williams added to Wales' first-half haul. In-form prop Sisilia Tuipulotu crossed after the break before Williams added her second.
Wales were reduced to 13 players with yellow cards for Keira Bevan and Hannah Dallavalle, but held on to secure the win. The victory marks a transformation for Sean Lynn's side, who had gone nine Tests without a win prior to the South Africa game. Wales finish the Global Series with three wins, their only defeat coming against USA.
The Sakura Fifteen are still seeking their first victory since May under head coach Toshizumi Kitagawa.
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