The Boks won the second match at the Kumagaya Rugby Stadium in Saitama 20-10.
Japan started as the favourites in this Test after defeating South Africa’s women 15-6 in the opening match of the series last week. Playing with that momentum, the hosts grabbed the lead within the first five minutes – thanks to some patient and consistent attacking play. The Springboks remained on the defensive for the better part of the half before speedster Ayanda Malinga turned the game on its head.
The winger, set up by flyhalf Libbie Janse Van Rensburg, motored past Japan’s defenders to score South Africa’s first try of the series. Malinga was back in business with try number two in as many minutes thanks to a team effort, as the Boks resurgence saw them take a 12-5 lead going into half-time.Lead now 12-5 after 35 minutes