Australia take on Japan once again this weekend, with the Brave Blossoms still in search of a first-ever victory over the Wallabies.
Match Details
Eddie Jones' side ran Australia close in Osaka last weekend, eventually losing 35-32 in a result that saw Wales move into the top 10 of the world rankings for the first time in two years.
But with Australia having rested some of their bigger names this week, there's a chance for Japan to end the eight-Test losing run in Townsville on Saturday.
Kick-off Time and Venue
The match kicks off at 6.15am BST (3.15pm local time) on Saturday, August 15, at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville.
TV and Streaming Information
The match is being broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event in the UK, with coverage beginning at 6.05am. Stan Sports hold the rights for the broadcast in Australia. Sky customers can stream the match on the Sky Go app.
Team News
Australia: Tom Wright; Max Jorgensen, Isaac Henry, Hunter Paisami, Harry Potter; Carter Gordon, Ryan Lonergan; Angus Bell, Josh Nasser, Taniela Tupou, Lachlan Shaw, Lukhan Salakai-Loto, Charlie Cale, Carlo Tizzano, Harry Wilson (c). Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Aidan Ross, Massimo De Lutiis, Jeremy Williams, Fraser McReight, Tate McDermott, Ben Donaldson, Filipo Daugunu.
Japan: Takuro Matsunaga; Yoshitaka Yazaki, Dylan Riley, Shunsuke Uenobo, Haruto Kida; Ryunosuke Ito, Naoto Saito; Takato Okabe, Hayate Era, Shuhei Takeuchi, Harry Hockings, Warner Dearns (c), Ben Gunter, Tiennan Costley, Faulua Makisi. Replacements: Mamoru Harada, Sojiro Otsuka, Izi Sword, Jack Cornelsen, Michael Leitch, Itsuki Kamimura, Samisoni Tua, Kazuma Ueda.
Officials
Referee: Paul Williams (NZ). Assistant referees: Angus Mabey (NZ) and Marcus Playle (NZ). TMO: Glenn Newman (NZ). FPRO: Richard Kelly (NZ).
