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Wallabies search for pieces to fit playmaker puzzle as Kiss swings changes

Australia head coach called in Carter Gordon to face Japan in Townsville but will keep investigating his flyhalf options before next year’s World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Kiss's Gordon hope and message for dropped flyhalf

Les Kiss anticipates a fit-again Carter Gordon to torment Japan's defence when the re-jigged Wallabies return to Townsville to face Eddie Jones's side.

AAP

Carter Gordon returns for Wallabies in ‘balanced selection’ for second Japan Test

After three false starts, the Carter Gordon era may have finally arrived after the flyhalf was named in the Australian XV to play Japan in Townsville on Saturday

The Guardian - AU

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Former Australia and Ireland international Brian Smith dies aged 59

Smith also spent three years as an assistant coach with England

The Independent UK

'Very sad': ex-Wallabies, league star Brian Smith dies

Former Wallabies and rugby league player Brian Smith has died of cancer at age 59.

AAP

Wallabies wary of fast Eddie and his Japan speedsters

After escaping with a three-point win in Osaka, the Wallabies are not expecting things to get any easier in the return bout against Japan in Townsville.

AAP

Hobbled Suaalii scratched for Wallabies' Japan rematch

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been ruled out of the Wallabies' Japan rematch while Miles Amatosero has learnt his punishment following an Osaka red card.

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Suaalii call a 'first world problem' for Wallabies

How Les Kiss tweaks his squad, especially in the halves and midfield, for a Townsville rematch with Japan will provide clues ahead of next year's World Cup.

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Wallabies backed to 'play', survive first Kiss Test

Even with the game in the balance in his first Test as Wallabies coach, Les Kiss was able to crack a smile before his side hung on to win in Japan.

AAP

Fresh ink: Wallaby No.999's hard road to Test debut

After his fourth major surgery in as many years, Isaac Henry made a promise to himself that he was able to fulfil in an emotional Wallabies debut in Japan.

AAP

Les Kiss and his Wallabies have a mountain to climb but gritty win over Japan is a big first step

Australia got ambushed early and were a hot mess at times. But Kiss showed patience and nous as he found a way to win

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies defy Osaka heat, scramble for Kiss debut win

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has credited the side's new coaching team for the composure shown when it appeared Japan were set for a historic win.

AAP

New coach Kiss off to a winning start as Wallabies rumble past bold Japan

The Wallabies shrugged off an early red card and a litany of reckless errors to welcome their new coach Les Kiss to international rugby with a 35-32 victory over Japan in Osaka

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies see red but survive Osaka sauna

The Wallabies' Les Kiss coaching era has begun with a nerve-racking 35-32 defeat of Japan, the visitors scraping home despite lock Miles Amatosero's red card.

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The Guardian - AU

Japan 32-35 Australia: rugby union international – as it happened

Minute by minute: The Wallabies began a new era under coach Les Kiss with a Test win against old boss Eddie Jones’ side

AAP

Why Hunter's become the hunted in centre Test battle

Hunter Paisami has backed Isaac Henry to show why new Wallabies coach Les Kiss rates him so highly when the long-time clubmates wear gold in Osaka.

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies need to handle the heat as Les Kiss era begins in sweltering Japan

Australia’s new head coach refused to cool expectations before a rugby international in Osaka with a short runway to hosting the 2027 World Cup

AAP

'Never rule out Quade': familiar face in Wallabies camp

Quade Cooper, who played and now coaches in Osaka, has aided preparations in the city ahead of the Wallabies' clash with Japan.

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'Might consider it': home World Cup on Foley's mind

He'd be 38 but veteran playmaker Bernard Foley isn't ruling out featuring in next year's home Rugby World Cup after returning to the NSW Waratahs in 2027.

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Jones plots Japan history, Kiss braces for rough ride

Les Kiss and Eddie Jones have history but the coaches have kept things civil ahead of a Test meeting in Osaka that serves as a full-circle moment.

AAP

No promises as Kiss shows hand in battle for Test No.10

Declan Meredith has retained the No.10 jersey in Les Kiss's first Test as Wallabies coach, but there is plenty of competition ahead of next year's World Cup.

AAP

Les is more: Kiss seeks balance in first Test at helm

There is continuity, but Wallabies coach Les Kiss has still made nine changes for his first Test in charge, against Eddie Jones's Japan in Osaka.

The Guardian - AU

Inexperienced halves pair get nod for first Wallabies Test under new coach Les Kiss

New Australian coach Les Kiss has thrown his support behind Ryan Lonergan and Declan Meredith for the match against Eddie Jones’s Japan in Osaka

AAP

'Age is just a number': veteran duo back for Waratahs

The NSW Waratahs have signed veteran 2014 Super Rugby-winning halves Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps in an eyebrow-raising move sure to polarise fans.

AAP

Wallabies boss tipped to do more in timely first Test

Seeking his 'true north', James Horwill expects Les Kiss to immediately assess his options in Japan after adding some fresh faces to his first Wallabies squad.

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