Japan host Australia in the first of a two-Test series this weekend, with the Cherry Blossoms looking to secure their first ever win over the Wallabies.
Having seen a drastic rise in prominance within rugby union over the past decade, Japan take another step forward with a two-Test series against one of the sport's biggest nations.
Both sides had identical records in the recent Nations Championship, beating Italy and losing to both Ireland and France, which has now set up an intriguing couple of Test matches.
How to watch Japan v Australia live stream and TV channel
Japan v Australia will be available to watch live on RugbyPass.
Japan v Australia start time, date and venue
Japan v Australia will be played at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Japan and will get underway at 11:05 BST on Saturday 8th August.
Japan v Australia head-to-head record
Japan wins | 0 |
Draws | 0 |
Australia wins | 7 |
Japan v Australia last five matches
25th October 2025 | Japan 15-19 Australia |
23rd October 2021 | Japan 23-32 Australia |
4th November 2017 | Japan 30-63 Australia |
8th September 2007 | Japan 3-91 Australia |
3rd June 1987 | Australia 42-23 japan |
