Australia v Japan: Nations Championship rugby union international – live

<ul><li><p>Updates from second Test between the Wallabies and Brave Blossoms</p></li><li><p>Any thoughts? Get in touch on <a href="mailto:jonathan.howcroft.casual@theguardian.com">email</a></p></li></ul><p>The low key atmosphere isn’t helped by two of the less upbeat national anthems and the sky becoming blanketed in cloud. Hopefully the players can spark the occasion into life.</p><p>And here come the two sides out into the Townsville afternoon. It’s all a bit muted in a stadium far from full.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/aug/15/wallabies-japan-nations-championship-rugby-union-international-townsville-aus-v-jpn-live-updates">Continue reading...</a>