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Australia Survives Red Card and Japan Rally for a 35-32 Win in Les Kiss Debut
Les Kiss makes his coaching debut as Australia seeks to extend its unbeaten record against Japan in warm, humid conditions.
- On Saturday, Australia defeated Japan 35-32 in Higashi Osaka, marking head coach Les Kiss's first victory in charge of the Wallabies.
- Kiss assumed the role last month after replacing Joe Schmidt, while opposing coach Eddie Jones led the Brave Blossoms in his second stint with Japan.
- Lock Miles Amatosero received a red card in the 32nd minute for a dangerous cleanout on captain Warner Dearns, as temperatures near 30 C made conditions difficult throughout.
- Replacement forward Taniela Tupou crashed over for a late try, extending Australia's lead to 10 points with 10 minutes remaining as the Wallabies' bench proved decisive.
- Japan rallied late to narrow the margin to three points, yet Australia held on for the tight victory, providing Les Kiss with a crucial result to begin his tenure.
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The Wallabies won against Japan in Osaka this Saturday. Both teams were tied at half-time but Les Kiss's men, reduced to 14 from the 32nd minute, took the lead at the end of the game.
·Paris, France
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Wallabies squeeze past Japan to give Kiss a winning start
Harry Potter, Tom Wright, Max Jorgensen, Fraser McReight and Taniela Tupou all scored tries for the Wallabies, who lost Miles Amatosero to a red card upgraded from yellow in the first half. Japan were looking for their first win over Australia and they set up a tense finale when captain Warner Dearns reduced the deficit to three points with two minutes left. Kiss was leading the team for the first time after taking over from Joe Schmidt with jus…
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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