The Wallabies’ date with Eddie Jones has been confirmed, with the lads in gold to face Japan in Tokyo en path to Europe for his or her finish of yr tour.
After months of hypothesis, Rugby Australia confirmed the Wallabies would tackle the Courageous Blossoms on October 25.
The conflict on the Nationwide Stadium will kick begin an enormous Spring Tour, with the Wallabies in conversations to play 5 Assessments in whole.
“Rugby Australia and Japan Rugby Soccer Union take pleasure in a powerful, productive relationship and share a wealthy rugby custom,” RA chief govt Phil Waugh mentioned.
“We’re delighted the Wallabies will play the Courageous Blossoms in entrance of a big, passionate crowd in Tokyo and thank JRFU President Masato Tsuchida, JRFU Chairman Kensuke Iwabuchi and their administration for the chance.
“The Check match may also function wonderful preparation for the Wallabies forward of the Autumn Internationals within the northern hemisphere.”
Eddie Jones’ Japan will host the Wallabies on October 25. (Photograph by Chris Hyde/Getty Photos)
Not solely will the conflict towards Japan be the primary between the 2 nations since 2021, however it can even be the primary time the Wallabies see Jones because the coach walked out on Australian rugby following the 2023 World Cup.
His determination to name time only one season by a five-year deal rocked Australian rugby and got here after engaged in conferences with the Japan Rugby Soccer Union on the eve of the World Cup.
“Ideally we’d have a place earlier than Tremendous Rugby – and we’re actually enthusiastic about what Tremendous Rugby goes to ship this yr – and we don’t wish to distract from the beginning of Tremendous Rugby on February 14,” he mentioned.
Jones, in the meantime, is beneath strain to carry onto his job after managing simply 4 wins from 11 Assessments final yr as he turned to youth and continued his need to attempt to change the way in which rugby is performed.
The Wallabies haven’t misplaced to Japan in six conferences.
