'Licence to play': New Wallabies coach backing players in attack
The Wallabies commit to having a crack after being given a "licence to play" by new coach Les Kiss, having avoided an Osaka disaster.
The Australian rugby team, the Wallabies, received a green light from new coach Les Kiss to play aggressively after a nail-biting victory against Japan in their first Test match. Despite facing a 20-minute red card and sweltering heat and humidity, the Wallabies triumphed 35-32, securing a win that marked the start of Kiss's coaching era.
Despite only securing five wins out of 15 Tests under former coach Joe Schmidt, the Wallabies were able to overcome their struggles in the game, particularly with kicking and defending the ruck. Coach Kiss backed his players to take risks and utilize the opportunities presented to them, urging them to commit when they saw space on the field.
The coach also made four changes to the starting lineup, signaling more changes to come in Townsville for the second Test against Japan.
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