Wales players will face more intense conditions on Saturday when the roof of Noevir Stadium in Kobe will be shut.

The Welsh rugby men's campaign finished with some success when it had experienced frequent failure during the past 12 months.

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 ...

Wales found it within themselves to get over the line as another second half capitulation looked like unfolding ...

It was a second victory for Japan against Wales with head coach Jones also masterminding the first in 2013. The defeat means Wales have fallen to a new low and they are now without a Test win in 21 ...

Wales led the Brave Blossoms 19-7 at one stage last week, but too much went wrong for them to make them worth backing at odds-on in Kobe and they have been dealt a couple of extra blows on top.

BBC Sport takes a look at all the key information as Wales get ready for their first Test match against Japan on Saturday.

KITAKYUSHU, Japan — Wales lost again. The longest losing streak by a major test rugby team in the professional era was extended to 18 matches when Wales lost to Japan 24-19 on Saturday.

KOBE, Japan — Wales' misery is over. Wales finally won a rugby test and snapped an 18-match international losing streak when it held off Japan 31-22 on Saturday. The Welsh looked like they were ...

Royal Navy aircraft carrier the HMS Prince of Wales has completed its maiden visit to Australia having taken part in a major military exercise. The fleet flagship has now set off for Japan in the next ...

Wales will rekindle its relationship with Japanese rugby as Matt Sherratt prepares his side for the two-Test tour. Wales have won 13 out of 14 matches against Japan whose sole victory came in 2013 ...

The defeat means Wales have fallen to a new low and they are now without a Test win in 21 months and have slipped two places to an all-time low of 14th in the world rankings, below Japan and Samoa.