# Wallabies face heat as Les Kiss era starts in Japan

Australia's rugby team begins its campaign under new coach Les Kiss in Japan, where extreme heat adds an extra challenge. The match tests the Wallabies' conditioning and adaptability in tough conditions.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2026/aug/08/wallabies-australia-japan-rugby-union-test-nations-championship-preview) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:21 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/08/australia-wallabies-japan-nations-championship-2026-match-report) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:42:16 GMT