Wallabies v Japan Test LIVE: Australia takes on Eddie Jones’ side in start of Les Kiss era

Hello and welcome to Osaka, Japan, for the Wallabies’ clash with Eddie Jones and the Brave Blossoms. That sounds a bit like a folk band.My name is Iain Payten and I will be with you for the build-up to the game, which kicks off at 8pm AEST, and then the tireless Jonny Drennan will take over for the live match action. The Belfast brawler is also covering the Swans’ win at the SCG this afternoon, but let’s hope it’s not a red-and-white clean sweep.Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of Australia inspects the pitch.Getty ImagesThis match is, of course, the first of the new Les Kiss era, after Joe Schmidt exited stage left following the Wallabies’ big win over Italy.What we can expect from Kiss-ball? It won’t be hugely different - they keep talk about this transition being “evolution, not revolution” - but there will be some small tweaks in defence, apparently, and Kiss is happier with his side attacking space in the wide channels than Schmidt.Japan has never beaten the Wallabies in seven clashes, but this looks like their best chance. Jones has turned the team around after some poor form in his early days back with Japan in 2024, post the Wallabies and that zoom.They have a strong pack and attack with flair, too.The Wallabies are strong favourites with the bookies, and on paper, should have too much class. But insert cliché about the game being played on paper, and this is also the Wallabies we’re talking about. They’ve made an artform in recent times of making games this way too close, with panic and mistakes fuelling their opponent’s belief.I am tipping the Wallabies but - cover your eyes Senator Pocock - I think it’ll be tight, and have a 1-12 margin.What do you think will happen tonight?