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De Lutiis Marks 1,000th Wallabies Cap with a Try as Australia Routs Japan 56-17
Australia scored 35 unanswered points after halftime, with six tries from front-row forwards and debutant Massimo De Lutiis marking his 1,000th Wallaby cap with a try.
- On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the Australia Wallabies defeated Japan 56-17 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, sweeping the two-match series before 18,076 spectators.
- The victory marks Australia's third consecutive win, first since 2024, providing new head coach Les Kiss a winning start after the team's struggles under former coach Joe Schmidt.
- Prop Taniela Tupou scored two tries while debutant Massimo De Lutiis became the 1,000th player capped for the Wallabies, marking the milestone with a second-half try on his debut.
- Captain Harry Wilson admitted early 'spark' was lacking but praised the second half, stating, 'We stepped it up, and we put on a great performance' after being challenged by Kiss.
- This resurgence offers vital momentum as Australia prepares for the 2027 World Cup on home soil, with Queensland Country Bank Stadium set to host tournament matches.
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