April 12 - 1953 Kayforce finish tour with win
The Kayforce, officially the All British Commonwealth team but made up of New Zealanders Army personnel serving in the Korean War, finished their five match tour of Japan by beating All Japan 17 – 9 at Aoyama, Tokyo. They finished the tour with a creditable four wins and one loss record.
Results:
v All Kyushu Won 22 – 9.
v All Kansai Won 19 – 11
v All Japan Lost 17 – 32
v All Kanto Student
Stars Won 29 – 14
v All Japan Won 17 – 9