Live: New Wallabies era begins as coach Kiss asks his men to 'care deeply'
Les Kiss takes the reins as Wallabies coach for the first time, with Australia facing Japan in Osaka.
Australia's Les Kiss takes over as Wallabies coach for the first time, leading them in their upcoming Test match against Japan in Osaka. This is a historic moment for the team, as they have never lost to Japan in the seven Test matches between the two nations. The match is being broadcast on Stan Sport, with Australian fans unable to watch it on free-to-air television.
The Wallabies have had a mixed run of results in recent months, with only one victory in the three Tests played against Ireland, France, and Italy in July. However, they secured a convincing win against Italy in Perth earlier in the month, with a score of 57-10.
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss emphasizes the importance of his players "caring deeply" about every moment during their first match in charge. He has expressed his respect for his new opponent, Japan's coach Eddie Jones, and is confident that the upcoming Test will be a challenging affair for his team. The Wallabies will be looking to build confidence and establish a strong foundation as they aim to win consecutive Tests for the first time in the previous 12 months.
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