Japan vs Wales: Kitakyushu Test & Tourist Support
- Wales is in Kitakyushu, Japan, preparing for Saturday's test match against Japan.
- During a previous visit in 2019,attack coach Rob Howley was sent home due to betting allegations.However, the team also experienced strong support from local fans.
- More than 15,000 locals attended the session, singing the welsh national anthem in unison. The team hopes for similar support this time around.
Wales heads to Kitakyushu, Japan, with a singular goal: to break a 17-match losing streak against Japan in their upcoming test match. The city, steeped in both triumph and adversity for the welsh team, sets the stage for a captivating encounter. The article dives into the team’s strong hopes for crowd support, echoing memories of an open training session where 15,000 locals united in song.Discover how Wainwright reflects on past support and the team’s aspirations for the upcoming match! News Directory 3 brings you the latest updates on the game. Will the crowd rally behind Japan, or will Wales find its support? Discover what’s next for this exciting clash.
Wales Aims to End Losing Streak in Japan Test Match
Updated July 2, 2025
Wales is in Kitakyushu, Japan, preparing for Saturday’s test match against Japan. The Welsh squad hopes to end a 17-match international losing streak. The city holds both positive and negative memories for the team.
During a previous visit in 2019,attack coach Rob Howley was sent home due to betting allegations.However, the team also experienced strong support from local fans. Mikuni World Stadium was the site of a memorable open training session six years ago.
More than 15,000 locals attended the session, singing the welsh national anthem in unison. The team hopes for similar support this time around.
Wainwright said, “I had never experienced something like that before, where the stadium was full to the brim for just a training session.” He added,”Having everyone singing and chanting during that session was one of the special highlights of my tour. hopefully this time it will be even louder.”
The question remains: which anthem will resonate louder on Saturday? Will the crowd support Japan or the visiting Welsh team?
williams said, “We were speaking to people last night and they think the majority of the crowd will be backing Wales.” He added,”We hope that is the case.”
What’s next
Wales will face Japan on Saturday, hoping to secure a victory and end their losing streak with the support of the crowd in Kitakyushu.