A quick look: Japan vs Italy

Italy and Japan are set to clash in an epic internatioanl friendly over the weekend. The Italians are coming off an energising 36-14 victory against Tonga, having lost 33-35 to Samoa the previous week. 

Meanwhile Japan will be yearning for a win as they go into the fixture coming off the back of a 23-25 defeat to Georgia. Heres a quick at the last three encounters between the two nations.