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Les Kiss names Wallabies halves for first Test vs Japan

Published August 6, 2026 · Updated August 6, 2026 · The Guardian

New Wallabies coach Les Kiss has selected the inexperienced pairing of Ryan Lonergan and Declan Meredith to start his first Test in charge against Eddie Jones's Japan in Osaka.

Kiss is looking to build on the struggles of predecessor Joe Schmidt, who won just 12 of 31 Tests over two years. forumteam.blog

The 61-year-old makes four changes to the starting XV for the clash.

Les Kiss names Wallabies halves for first Test vs Japan

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