Australia run riot to crush Japan 56-17 in Townsville
TOWNSVILLE: Hulking prop Taniela Tupou scored twice as a rampaging Australia swept past Japan 56-17 with a blistering second-half display on Saturday to win three Tests in a row for the first time since 2024.
Townsfolk witnessed a dominant performance by Australia as they defeated Japan 56-17 in a thrilling rugby match held in Townsville on Saturday. The home side demonstrated a surge of strength in the second half to secure a comprehensive victory, marking their first back-to-back three-Test wins since 2024. The visiting team managed to score three tries in Townsville, but Australia's seven tries proved to be a decisive advantage.
Notable performances came from Josh Nasser, Angus Bell, debutant Massimo De Lutiis, Charlie Cale, Harry Wilson, and Brandon Paenga-Amosa, who all contributed to Australia's triumph. Japan, however, failed to secure their first-ever win against the Wallabies, a remarkable feat that has been elusive since 1975. Wallabies captain Wilson acknowledged that the team lacked energy in the first half, but the second half saw them responding effectively, firing on all cylinders and leaving Japan struggling to keep up.
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