Kiss era begins as Wallabies plan for Eddie's Japan

Kiss era is under way, but can he spark Wallabies in time for World Cup?

After a drawn-out handover from Joe Schmidt, Les Kiss has finally taken over as Wallabies coach. He has just 14 months until the Rugby World Cup kicks off.

Kiss era begins as Wallabies plan for Eddie's Japan

Les Kiss has addressed the Wallabies for the first time as coach as the squad began preparations for Eddie Jones' Japan in Osaka.

Wallabies v Japan: The gap closes as Eddie Jones' men prepare to turn the tables on history

The Wallabies and Japan are set to face each other in a historic two-test series in August.

Kiss era begins as Wallabies plan for Eddie’s Japan

Les Kiss has told players there will be tweaks to the Wallabies machine built by Joe Schmidt after addressing the squad for the first time as coach ahead of next year’s home Rugby World Cup. The Wallabies began preparations in Sydney on Tuesday for their August 8 Test against Eddie Jones’ Japan in Osaka. Australia will host the Brave Blossoms a week later in Townsville. Veteran prop Allan Alaalatoa says coach Kiss is hoping to build more consist…