Brave Blossoms boss Eddie Jones said he had hoped for a hot day to "run Wales off their feet" and the oppressive conditions - with the temperature above 30 degrees as well as high humidity - meant water breaks in each half and an extended interval.

Wales' record losing run extended to 18 Tests as they were beaten 24-19 by Japan in extremely hot and humid conditions in Kitakyushu. The tourists led 19-7 at the break, but wilted in the intense conditions in a match that took two hours to complete.

Debutants Ichigo Nakakusu and Halatoa Vailea scored second-half tries and flyhalf Lee Seung Sin was flawless with the boo