2022 end-of-year rugby union internationals
The 2022 end of year rugby union tests, also known as the 2022 Autumn internationals, were a number of rugby union test matches played during the months of October and November. Some of the games were known as the Autumn Nations Series for marketing purposes. Also involved in matches were some second-tier teams. These international games count towards World Rugby's ranking system, with a team typically playing from two to four matches during this period. Fixtures October Notes: Syuhei Takeuchi and Kenji Shimokawa (both Japan) made their international debuts. Notes: Jack Dempsey (Scotland), Jock Campbell and Langi Gleeson (both Australia) made their international debuts. Australia recorded their first test victory over Scotland since November 2016, following three consecutive wins for the Scots, thus reclaiming the Hopetoun Cup. 4/5/6 November Notes: Atila Septar (Romania) and Joaquín Milesi (Chile) made their international debuts. Notes: Lorenzo Cannone, Enrico Lucchin (both Italy), Brian Alainu'uese, Tala Gray, Duncan Paia'aua, Taleni Seu and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen (all Samoa) made their international debuts. Italy recorded their biggest ever victory over Samoa. Notes: Murphy Walker (Scotland), Sireli Maqala, Livai Natave and Ratu Leone Rotuisolia (all Fiji) made their international debuts. Manasa Saulo (Fiji) earned his 50th test cap. Notes: