Les Kiss作为澳大利亚橄榄球队（Wallabies）的新任主教练，将在大阪迎来执教生涯的首场国际测试赛，对手是日本队[1]。这场比赛风险颇高，日本队是一支具有竞争力的球队，而澳大利亚队的阵容搭配可能给日本提供快速开局的机会[1]。
日本队近期在超级橄榄球太平洋联赛中水平有所提升[1]。该队在六月对阵毛利全黑队的比赛中上半场曾领先24-7，虽然最终以31-38落败，但表现出了较强的竞争力[1]。现任日本队主教练Eddie Jones曾担任Wallabies主教练[1]。
Les Kiss has been handed a difficult early examination in his role as the new head coach of the Australian rugby team [1]. His inaugural international test match will take place in Osaka against Japan, a squad that has developed into a competitive opponent [1].
Japan's improved form presents a genuine threat to the Wallabies in this fixture [1]. The Japanese side demonstrated their growing strength in June when they led the Maori All Blacks 24-7 at halftime before ultimately falling short 31-38 [1]. With Eddie Jones, the former Wallabies coach, now directing Japan's operations, the team has benefited from experienced leadership [1]. Australia's forward combination, which includes Josh Canham and Miles Amatosero, will need to contend with Japan's Warner Dearns [1]. Analysts have flagged the prospect that the Wallabies' lineup could inadvertently provide Japan with opportunities for a fast start to the match [1].