Nipponjin won the toss and elected to kick with a strong wind behind them but with a blending sun in their faces. The first five minutes saw a number of set-scrums, in which neither side gained an advantage, in midfield while clever kicking to touch gained ground for the Club. The first incident of note came when Cessford broke through alate but was brought down within five yards of the line. A little later the Japanese were penalized close to the flag but Dickson's attempt for goal failed narrowly.
The Club then gradually applied pressure and getting the ball back more often were able to threaten the Japanese line on a number of occasions, Cessford came close with a drop, but the ball was cleared and the visitors were seen to advantage for a short while, Hearty tackling, however, put paid to any of their attempts to get through and the Club resumed their attack. Fifteen minutes passed before Nipponjin entered the Club 25 ana this came from a kick ahead, the ball rolling over the dead-ball line. Kijima, with a good kick, returned the play to the Club 25, but a well timed foot rush then transferred play io the other end of the feld where thrice the ball was taken over the Japanese line to be touched down each time.
From a line out near the Japanese line Reynolds threw a long pass to Thornley after 18 minutes. The cen-ire tried a drop but he was wide. Thomas, following up, secured and went over for an easy try far out. Dickson's kick missed.
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