Overview
- Josh Adams’ on‑field yellow for a clearout on Kippei Ishida was upgraded to a 20‑minute red by FRPO Quinton Immelman after a bunker review.
- Wales won 24–23 in Cardiff through Jarrod Evans’ late penalty, with Matthew Carley refereeing the contest.
- Japan received three yellow cards to Epineri Uluiviti, Faulua Makisi and debutant Harry Hockings, leaving them down to 13 at one stage.
- Eddie Jones called the current sin‑bin and head‑contact rulings “almost farcical” and asked World Rugby to review the approach, citing Franco Mostert’s recent red against Italy.
- Wales coach Steve Tandy described Adams’ sanction as harsh and said players must avoid situations that invite TMO intervention.