Wallabies Begin New Era Under Les Kiss

The Wallabies kicked off their match against Japan at 7pm local time in Osaka (8pm AEST) with Les Kiss coaching his first match in charge. The new Australian coach has emphasized the importance of his players showing 'deep care' about every second on and off the pitch when representing their country.

As teams begin preparations for next year's World Cup, the 2026 Test calendar is shaping up to be a 'patchwork quilt' of matches around the world, with the All Blacks and Springboks flexing their financial muscles in scheduling various international fixtures. xsportfeed.quest