Overview

• It will be the first international rugby match at Wembley since a 31-31 South Africa–Barbarians draw in 2016.
• Rassie Erasmus welcomed starting the Northern Hemisphere tour at the London venue ahead of a Test against France in Paris a week later.
• Japan coach Eddie Jones highlighted the 2015 ‘Miracle of Brighton’ as a turning point for the sport in his country.
• This will be the fourth meeting between the sides, with South Africa winning both clashes in 2019 after Japan’s 2015 upset.
• Tickets are available from 11am on 22 August via Ticketmaster.co.uk, with prices from £55 for adults and £27.50 for under-16s.