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How to watch Japan v Italy: Live stream, TV channel, start time and head-to-head stats

Matt Gibbs

Japan entertain Italy this weekend as the 2026 Nations Championship gets underway.

The inaugural Nations Championship consists of two groups of six teams, with one group for the Northern Hemisphere nations and one for the Southern Hemisphere nations.

Japan and Italy are both outsiders to progress through their respective groups but they will each view their opening assignment as a chance to get an early win on the board.

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How to watch Japan v Italy live stream and TV channel

Japan v Italy will be available to watch live in the UK on ITV 4.

Live streaming of Japan v Italy is also available via ITV X.

Japan v Italy start time, date and venue

Japan v Italy will be played at the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo, Japan and will get underway at 09:40 BST on Saturday 4th July.

Japan v Italy head-to-head stats

Japan wins

2

Draws

1

Italy wins

7

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