All Blacks centre Billy Proctor suffered a shoulder injury in New Zealand's match against the Stormers and is returning home.
Staff Writers
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.
Murray Wenzel
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.
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.
South Africa have scraped past Argentina 17-10 in Buenos Aires at the possible expense of their inspirational skipper Siya Kolisi.
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.
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session in Japan.
Samantha Wood has become the first dual-winner of the Rebecca Clough Medal as the young Western Force scrum-half cemented her status as one of Australia’s best half-backs.
Ben Smith
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.
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.
Quade Cooper, who played and now coaches in Osaka, has aided preparations in the city ahead of the Wallabies' clash with Japan.
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.
Darren Walton
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.
Western Force backrower Will Harris will remain at the club to fight for a place in the starting 15 next season after signing a fresh deal with the club.
Aaron Kirby
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.
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 NSW Waratahs have signed veteran 2014 Super Rugby-winning halves Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps in an eyebrow-raising move sure to polarise fans.
Argentina fly-half Tomas Albornoz will sit out Tests with the Wallabies after receiving a four-match ban following a bust-up with Aussie referee Angus Gardner.
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.
Knowing a first-up win in the Les Kiss era is non-negotiable, the Wallabies have turned up the heat ahead of Saturday's showdown with Japan in Osaka.
Western Force have moved to shore up their lock stocks by signing former Australia under-20 international and Melbourne Rebels second-rower Trevor Hosea on a two-year contract.
Hooker George Bell has been ruled out of the All Blacks tour of South Africa and will be replaced by Bradley Slater.
The Wallabies know scorching conditions and a typhoon may wreak havoc in their clash against Eddie Jones' Japan, but they have a plan to work through it.
Sebastian Tan
Australian female rugby players have proven their mettle against one of the world's strongest teams, boding well as the Wallaroos prepare to face New Zealand.
Will Nicholas
