HIGASHIOSAKA, Japan - Japan went blow-for-blow with Australia but ultimately fell short of a first-ever test win against the Wallabies, losing 35-32 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on Saturday.
The clash in sweltering summer conditions pitted a youthful Japan side against their head coach Eddie Jones' former team, who were playing their first test under new coach Les Kiss.
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