Hunter Paisami moves to inside centre as Len Ikitau is ruled out through injury, while Aidan Ross earns a starting role at loosehead prop in a reshaped Wallabies pack.

Miles Amatosero makes his first start in the second row alongside Josh Canham, with Fraser McReight returning to the starting lineup on the hangar-side of the scrum.

Isaac Henry is included as a potential Test debutant at number 23, which would make him Wallaby number 999 if selected.

Japan, guided by Eddie Jones, is expected to play at high tempo, with Australia’s coaching staff stressing preparation and balance between continuity and experimentation.

The Wallabies acknowledge Japan as a well-prepared, challenging opponent under Eddie Jones, and the team aims to blend stability with new adjustments.

The official team list details each player’s club and Test history, jersey numbers, and Test caps.

Kiss praises the players’ hard work over the fortnight leading to selection, with the goal of earning Australian support in Osaka.

The 2026 fixtures include Flight Centre Series matches against Japan, Argentina, South Africa, and New Zealand, along with November Nations Championship games against England, Scotland, and Wales.

Australia sits eighth in the world rankings, having won only two of 11 Tests, while Japan (No. 10) recently beat Italy at home.

The Wallabies face a disciplined Japan team, aiming to improve after recent results and leverage readiness for the World Cup cycle.

The squad page outlines the starting XV and replacements ahead of the World Cup, emphasizing depth and transition from the previous coaching regime.

In hot Osaka conditions, Kiss plans to rely on bench flexibility, with Bell, Williams, Pollard, Donaldson, and McDermott able to influence late in the game.