Wallabies Sweep Japan With 56-17 Win in Townsville

The Australian Wallabies secured a comprehensive 56-17 victory over Japan's Brave Blossoms at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The win completed a 2-0 series sweep and marked the first time in two years that Australia has won three consecutive Test matches.

The hosts dominated the second half after leading 21-17 at the break, scoring 42 unanswered points to pull away decisively. The victory followed a narrow 35-32 win in Osaka the previous week and builds momentum for new coach Les Kiss, who is now two wins from two matches in charge.

Australia's forward pack was instrumental in the triumph, with five different front-rowers scoring tries. Taniela Tupou was a standout, powering over for two close-range tries in the first half. Hooker Josh Nasser opened the scoring in the seventh minute, while Angus Bell added a try after the interval. The most historic moment came when replacement prop Massimo De Lutiis, who became the 1,000th player capped by Australia, scored a try on his debut to extend the lead midway through the second half. Brandon Paenga-Amosa completed the scoring with a late try.

Japan initially kept pace, with Harry Hockings...