The Māori All Blacks turned a 31-14 deficit into a memorable 38-31 win against Japan XV at a packed, humid and greasy Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, Japan.

The Crusaders have kept their winning run at their new stadium perfect with a 52-31 win over the Blues in qualifying finals.

The Blues have scored a last-gasp win over the Reds in Brisbane to move within a point of the Super Rugby Pacific competition lead.