Live: Wallabies set to unleash hulking prop in historic Test against Japan

The Wallabies are seeking three Test wins in a row for the first time since 2024, as they host Japan for a historic Test in Townsville.It is the first time the two countries have played Test rugby on Australian soil for 39 years, while the 1,000th Wallaby is set to take the field this afternoon.Follow the live action between Australia and Japan with the blog below.Sat 15 Aug 2026 at 1:40pmSat 15 Aug 2026 at 1:40pmMeet Massimo De Lutiis, Wallaby #1,000(Getty)When he takes the field this afternoon, hulking 22-year-old prop Massimo De Lutiis will become the 1,000th Wallaby capped.Born in Sydney before moving to Queensland, De Lutiis attended The Southport School on the Gold Coast.He made his Super Rugby Pacific debut for the Queensland Reds in 2025 under Les Kiss, having also represented the Australian under 20s and the Australia XV in a tour match against England A.Sat 15 Aug 2026 at 1:32pmSat 15 Aug 2026 at 1:32pmWhat time is Wallabies vs Japan kick-offHere is when kick-off is scheduled for the second Test between the Wallabies and Japan.3:15pm AEST: NSW, Queensland, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, PNG2:45pm ACST: South Australia, Northern Territory1:15pm AWST: Western Australia, Japan5:15pm NZST: New Zealand, Fiji6:15pm: Tonga, SamoaSat 15 Aug 2026 at 1:30pmSat 15 Aug 2026 at 1:30pmRugby Test: Wallabies vs JapanWALLABIES (15-1): 15-Tom Wright, 14-Max Jorgensen, 13-Isaac Henry, 12-Hunter Paisami, 11-Harry Potter, 10-Carter Gordon, 9-Ryan Lonergan, 8-Harry Wilson (capt), 7-Carlo Tizzano, 6-Charlie Cale, 5-Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 4-Lachlan Shaw, 3-Taniela Tupou, 2-Josh Nasser, 1-Angus BellReserves: 16-Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17-Aidan Ross, 18-Massimo De Lutiis, 19-Jeremy Williams, 20-Fraser McReight, 21-Tate McDermott, 22-Ben Donaldson, 23-Filipo DaugunuJAPAN (15-1): 15-Takuro Matsunaga, 14-Haruto Kida, 13-Shunsuke Uenobo, 12-Dylan Riley, 11-Yoshitaka Yazaki, 10-Ryunosuke Ito, 9-Naoto Saito, 8-Faulua Makisi, 7-Tiennan Costley, 6-Ben Gunter, 5-Warner Dearns (capt), 4-Harry Hockings, 3-Shuhei Takeuchi, 2-Hayate Era, 1-Takato OkabeReserves: 16-Mamoru Harada, 17-Sojiro Otsuka, 18-Izi Sword, 19-Jack Cornelsen, 20-Michael Leitch, 21-Itsuki Kamimura, 22-Samisoni Tua, 23-Kazuma UedaKick-off times3:15pm AEST: NSW, Queensland, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, PNG2:45pm ACST: South Australia, Northern Territory1:15pm AWST: Western Australia, Japan5:15pm NZST: New Zealand, Fiji6:15pm: Tonga, SamoaSat 15 Aug 2026 at 1:30pmSat 15 Aug 2026 at 1:30pmWelcome to the ABC Sport Test rugby blogGood afternoon, Australia.Welcome to ABC Sport's live digital coverage of the second Test match between the Wallabies and Japan.The Wallabies were pushed all the way last week in hot and humid conditions in Osaka, but the men in gold held on for a 35-32 win in Les Kiss's first match as coach.This afternoon, the second Test is held in the Queensland city of Townsville.Australia has never lost to Japan, but the Brave Blossoms have lost by less than a try in the previous two meetings.Be part of the conversation and join the blog throughout the evening by letting us know your thoughts in the comment section.