Japan restart into touch on the full, scrum on halfway to NZ

Out wide to Faingaanuka who gets outside his man and gets a great pass inside to Tucker for the try

Good run from Proctor over halfway

Strong early carry from Japan before they clear

Trask gets the match underway for NZ

Challenge laid down by the Baby Blacks, kickoff just moments away

Anthems concluded, time for the New Zealand Haka

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

New Zealand get the defence of their World Rugby Under 20 Championship underway as they clash with Japan in the opening round. New Zealand claimed their sixth title last year and will be looking to make it seven, while Japan return to the tournament.