Lions 28-10 Japan

Lions v Japan Match Reports

The British & Irish Lions recorded a 28-10 victory over Japan at BT Murrayfield, but suffered a couple of injuries in the process. Most notable was the loss of captain Alun Wyn Jones in the 8th minute to what looked like a shoulder injury. Justin Tipuric also left the field due to injury later in the first half. The Lions' four tries were scored by Josh Adams, Duhan van der Merwe, Robbie Henshaw and Tadhg Beirne. Japan came into the game in the latter stages and scored a try through Kazuki Himeno. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Autumn Internationals: Injuries to Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric take the shine off Lions victory
• BBC: Alun Wyn Jones injury mars routine warm-up win
• Telegraph: Lions cruise to comfortable victory over energetic Japan but Alun Wyn Jones' injury causes concern
• Daily Mail: Four-try hosts comfortably win Springboks warm-up at Murrayfield... but the game is marred by a concerning left arm injury to captain Alun Wyn Jones with the first match against South Africa just four weeks away
• Sky Sports: Alun Wyn Jones' injury mars comfortable victory at Murrayfield
• Scotsman: Duhan van der Merwe among the tries as British and Irish Lions sign off for South Africa with win over Japan