'Hurt ourselves': Wallabies survive scare as Kiss era begins with Japan win The Australian rugby team, under new coach Les Kiss, narrowly escaped defeat against Japan on Saturday night, winning 35 32 in Osaka.
The match was a microcosm of Australia's season so far: flashes of brilliance interspersed with moments of calamity. When the Wallabies play with polish, they are one of the best attacking sides in international rugby.
However, this polish was few and far between on Saturday night, allowing Japan to threaten an historic upset.