{"id":6225,"date":"2026-09-03T11:21:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T11:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/?p=6225"},"modified":"2026-09-03T11:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T11:21:09","slug":"rugby-jersey-international-test-match-japan-vs-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/?p=6225","title":{"rendered":"RUGBY JERSEY \u2013 International Test Match: Japan vs Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u00a0(Written by Azul: September 3, 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Saturday, August 8, 2026, a test match between the Japan national rugby team, the Brave Blossoms, and the Australian national team, the Wallabies, was held at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it was an extremely hot day with the daytime high reaching 35 degrees Celsius, the match was held as a night game, kicking off at 7:05 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1.png 664w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the venue was in Osaka, I departed from Tokyo Station on the Shinkansen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2.png 664w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I boarded the Nozomi 41 Shinkansen bound for Shin-Osaka, which departed at 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3.png 664w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My Shinkansen arrived at Shin-Osaka Station on schedule at 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-4.png 664w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-4-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, I transferred to a local train and arrived at Kintetsu Higashi-Hanazono Station around 5:40 p.m. Even in the evening, the temperature was still over 30 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5.png 664w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was about a 10-minute walk from Higashi-Hanazono Station to Hanazono Rugby Stadium, the mecca of rugby in the Kansai region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-6.png 664w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-6-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The crowd at Hanazono Rugby Stadium that day numbered 21,322, making it nearly a sellout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-7.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-7-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-7-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s rare for Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka to be sold out, which underscores the high level of interest among Japanese rugby fans ahead of next year\u2019s RWC 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-8.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-8-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-8-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s take a look at the Japan national rugby team\u2019s record so far this season and their upcoming schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"5\">Japan\u3000Rugby\u3000Test\u3000Match\u30002026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u3000<\/td><td>Date<\/td><td>Opponent<\/td><td>match venue<\/td><td>Result<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>6\/27<\/td><td>Maori All Blacks<\/td><td>Nagoya, Japan<\/td><td>31-38\u25cf<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>7\/4<\/td><td>Italy<\/td><td>Tokyo, Japan<\/td><td>27-10\u25cb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>7\/11<\/td><td>Ireland<\/td><td>New Castle, Australia<\/td><td>20-36\u25cf<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>7\/18<\/td><td>France<\/td><td>Tokyo, Japan<\/td><td>15-42\u25cf<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>8\/8<\/td><td>Australia<\/td><td>Osaka, Japan<\/td><td>\u3000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>8\/8<\/td><td>Australia<\/td><td>Queensland, Australia<\/td><td>\u3000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>9\/5<\/td><td>Canada<\/td><td>Niigata, Japan<\/td><td>\u3000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>9\/12<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>Osaka, Japan<\/td><td>\u3000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>9\/19<\/td><td>(Pacific Nations Championship)<\/td><td>Tokyo, Japan<\/td><td>\u3000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>10\/24<\/td><td>Fiji<\/td><td>Tokyo, Japan<\/td><td>\u3000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>11\/8<\/td><td>Wales<\/td><td>Cardiff, Wales<\/td><td>\u3000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>11\/15<\/td><td>England<\/td><td>Twickenham, England<\/td><td>\u3000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>11\/22<\/td><td>Scotland<\/td><td>Murrayfield, Scotland<\/td><td>\u3000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>11\/29<\/td><td>(Nations Championship)<\/td><td>Twickenham, England<\/td><td>\u3000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This week and next week, the Japan national rugby team will play a two-game series against the Australian national rugby team. This week, they\u2019ll play a home game in Japan, and next week, they\u2019ll travel to Australia for an away game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-9.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-9-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-9-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s introduce the two teams facing off today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, here\u2019s the latest on the visiting team, the Australian national rugby team\u2014the Wallabies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-10.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-10-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-10-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wallabies are currently ranked 8th in the world. They are a world-class powerhouse, having won the Rugby World Cup twice and finished as runners-up twice. In past matches against the Japanese national team, they have won all 7 encounters. However, at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, they suffered the humiliation of being eliminated in the group stage for the first time in history. Since they will be the host nation for the Rugby World Cup 2027 next year, they are determined to redeem themselves from the disgrace of the previous tournament at all costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The starting lineup for today\u2019s match is as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"6\">Wallabies<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No.<\/td><td>Name<\/td><td>height<\/td><td>weight<\/td><td>age<\/td><td>Club<\/td><td>Australia Caps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Aidan ROSS<\/td><td>189cm<\/td><td>111kg<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>Reds<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Josh NASSER<\/td><td>190cm<\/td><td>111kg<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>Reds<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Allan ALAALATOA<\/td><td>183cm<\/td><td>120kg<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>Brumbies<\/td><td>79<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Josh CANHAM<\/td><td>202cm<\/td><td>115kg<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>Reds<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Miles AMATOSERO<\/td><td>203cm<\/td><td>125kg<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>Wallatahs<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Rob VALETINI<\/td><td>193cm<\/td><td>113kg<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>Brumbies<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Fraser McREIGHT<\/td><td>184cm<\/td><td>102kg<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>Reds<\/td><td>34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Harry WILSON<\/td><td>196cm<\/td><td>107kg<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>Reds<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Ryan RONERGAN<\/td><td>184cm<\/td><td>80kg<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>Brumbies<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Declan MEREDITH<\/td><td>183cm<\/td><td>88kg<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>Brumbies<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Harry POTTER<\/td><td>185cm<\/td><td>95kg<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>Wallatahs<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Hunter PAISAMI<\/td><td>175cm<\/td><td>97kg<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>Reds<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Josef A. SUAALII<\/td><td>196cm<\/td><td>98kg<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>Wallatahs<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Max JORGENSEN<\/td><td>183cm<\/td><td>88kg<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>Wallatahs<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>Tom WRIGHT<\/td><td>186cm<\/td><td>96kg<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>Brumbies<\/td><td>36<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>** Player to Watch **<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-11.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-11-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-11-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Josef A. SUAALII. 196 cm, 98 kg, 23 years old. Club: Wallatahs. Positions: CTB, WTB, FB. Australia national team caps: 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A product of Australian rugby league, he has only 4 caps for the Australian national team, but he is a prodigious talent who has been attracting attention in Australia since he was young. He signed a professional contract with the Wallatahs of Super Rugby in 2023 and was selected for the Australian national team before making his debut with the club. In his first match for the national team\u2014against England\u2014he contributed to the victory and was named Man of the Match. His playing style combines that of a utility player capable of covering multiple positions with the ability to break through defenses using his impressive physique. He is a player to watch who could lead the Australian national team to victory at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up is the home team, the Japan National Rugby Team, the Brave Blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-12.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-12-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-12-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brave Blossoms are currently ranked 10th in the world. Last season, they suffered a series of heavy defeats during their European tour and barely managed to secure 12th place in the world rankings, thereby avoiding an unfavorable draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. However, the roster for this season has yet to be finalized, causing a tinge of anxiety among fans looking forward to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. We hope they will use this season\u2019s series of matches against top-tier teams to thoroughly strengthen the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll also be watching to see if they can end their losing streak against the Australian national team, the Wallabies, who are ranked close to them in this season\u2019s world rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The starting lineup for this day\u2019s match was as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"6\">Brave Blossoms<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No.<\/td><td>Name<\/td><td>height<\/td><td>weight<\/td><td>age<\/td><td>Club<\/td><td>Caps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Takato OKABE<\/td><td>180cm<\/td><td>105kg<\/td><td>31<\/td><td>Eagles<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Hayate ERA<\/td><td>172cm<\/td><td>106kg<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>Kubota APEARS<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Shuhei TAKEUTI<\/td><td>183cm<\/td><td>115kg<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>Sungoliath<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Harry HOCKINGS<\/td><td>208cm<\/td><td>124kg<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>Sungoliath<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Warner DEARNS<\/td><td>201m<\/td><td>117kg<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>Hurricanes<\/td><td>34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Ben GUNTER<\/td><td>195m<\/td><td>120kg<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>Wildknights<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Kanji SHIMOKAWA<\/td><td>188m<\/td><td>105kg<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>Sungoliath<\/td><td>23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Faulua MAKISI<\/td><td>187cm<\/td><td>112kg<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>Spears<\/td><td>23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Naoto SAITO<\/td><td>165cm<\/td><td>73kg<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>Stade Toulousain<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Ryunosuke ITO<\/td><td>172cm<\/td><td>77kg<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>Meiji University<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Taira MAIN<\/td><td>180cm<\/td><td>92kg<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>Black Rams<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Samisoni TUA<\/td><td>182cm<\/td><td>108kg<\/td><td>31<\/td><td>URAYASU D-Rocks<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Dylan RILEY<\/td><td>187cm<\/td><td>102kg<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>Wildknights<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Kazuma UEDA<\/td><td>177cm<\/td><td>87kg<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>Steelers<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>Takuro MATSUNAGA<\/td><td>172cm<\/td><td>82kg<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>Brave Lupas<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>** Player to Watch **<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-13.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-13-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-13-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Samisoni TUA. 182 cm, 108 kg, 31 years old. Position: CTB. Club: Urayasu D-Rocks. From Tonga. Graduate of Setsunan University. Japan national team caps: 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After playing for the Kansai University All-Stars and the Japan national 7s team, he was selected for the Japan national 15s team in 2024 and earned his first cap in a match against England. He displays outstanding play in terms of speed and the ability to break through defenses. His limited number of caps is likely due to the time he spent recovering from an injury after his initial selection. The CTB position on the Japanese national team is a highly competitive one with many candidates and no set starting lineup; it will be interesting to see if he can win out in that competition and secure a spot on the final roster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-14.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-14-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-14-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the first half began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The match kicked off with a kickoff by the Brave Blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-15.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-15-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-15-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>12 minutes into the first half:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wallabies were the first to cross the 22-meter line into the opponent\u2019s half. However, they committed several handling errors when moving the ball to the backs, preventing them from scoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-16.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-16-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-16-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, the Brave Blossoms launched a counterattack, advancing nearly 90 meters from their own in-goal area to just short of the opponent\u2019s try line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brave Blossoms were pushed back briefly but continued their attack in the opponent\u2019s half. After crossing the opponent\u2019s 22-meter line once more, fly-half ITO cut inside on a running play. ITO evaded 4 Wallabies defenders and scored a try directly beneath the opponent\u2019s goalposts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-17.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-17-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-17-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-18.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-18-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-18-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversion kick after the try was also successful, bringing the score to 7\u20130 and giving the Brave Blossoms the early lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15 minutes into the first half:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the kickoff after the try, the Wallabies launched a counterattack. Perhaps due to the heat, the Wallabies committed a number of handling errors, but they managed to keep their attack going. Amidst this, the running plays by the Wallabies\u2019 back 3 (the left and right wingers and the fullback) stood out. Just short of the opponent\u2019s 22-meter line, winger POTTER picked up a loose ball and, with a deft step, executed a spectacular run, charging straight to the base of the opponent\u2019s goalposts to score a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-19.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-19-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-19-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-20.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-20-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-20-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wallabies also successfully converted the try, tying the score at 7\u20137.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-21.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-21-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-21-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>26 minutes into the first half:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the Wallabies had committed a series of handling errors early in the match, by this point, the backline players\u2019 skillful running and their ability to retain possession without easily losing the ball were evident. Upon entering the opponent\u2019s half, the backs used skillful combinations to quickly shift the play to the left, creating a numerical advantage, and ultimately, fullback WRIGHT scored a try in the middle-left of the opponent\u2019s in-goal area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-22.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-22-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-22-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-23.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-23-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-23-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversion kick after the try was also successful, bringing the score to 7\u201314.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-24.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-24-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-24-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>34 minutes into the first half:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a foul by the Brave Blossoms, the Wallabies advanced deep into enemy territory, where they formed a maul and went for a try in one swift move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-25.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-25-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-25-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, having learned from their failure to stop the opponent\u2019s maul in last month\u2019s Test match against France, the Brave Blossoms had trained extensively and devised countermeasures. As a result, they prevented the Wallabies from scoring from the maul in this instance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-26.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-26-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-26-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During this scoring opportunity, the Wallabies were penalized for a dangerous tackle in the ruck. As a result, Wallabies lock AMATSERO, who committed the foul, was sent off for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the penalty kick awarded for this foul, the Brave Blossoms regained territory, continued their attack, and ultimately No. 8 MAKISI scored a try in the left-center of the opponent\u2019s in-goal area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-27.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-27-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-27-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-28.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-28.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-28-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-28-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversion kick after the try was also successful, tying the score at 14\u201314.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-29.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-29-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-29-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first half ended with the score remaining tied. While the game was closely contested, the Wallabies did make slightly more mistakes, likely due to the heat in Japan. It will be interesting to see which team takes control of the match in the second half as fatigue sets in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-30.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-30-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-30-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After a 15-minute halftime break, the second half began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-31.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-31.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-31-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-31-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-32.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-32.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-32-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-32-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2 minutes into the second half:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wallabies took control right from the start of the second half. Despite being a man down, they boldly moved the ball forward, racking up gains in individual contact situations, and scored a try in the left corner of the opponent\u2019s in-goal area. The try was scored by winger &nbsp;JORGENSEN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-33.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-33.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-33-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-33-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-34.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-34-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-34-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-35.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-35.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-35-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-35-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversion kick following the try was also successful, bringing the score to 14\u201321 and putting the Wallabies back in the lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 minutes into the second half:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although they allowed the Wallabies to take the lead, the Brave Blossoms immediately launched a counterattack. Once inside the opponent\u2019s half, they spread the play left and right to gain ground. At just the right moment, winger UEDA burst in from the opposite side, broke through the defense, and ran about 20 meters to score a try in the center-right corner of the opponent\u2019s in-goal area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-36.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-36.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-36-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-36-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-37.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-37-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-37-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-38.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-38.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-38-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-38-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversion kick after the try was missed, bringing the score to 19\u201321. Neither team would give an inch, and the match remained tightly contested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9 minutes into the second half:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the restart kickoff, the Brave Blossoms boldly attempted a counterattack, but Wallabies prop BELL, who had come on as a substitute, made an outstanding ball recovery, earning the Wallabies a penalty kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wallabies fly-half MEREDITH executed a superb touch kick, sending the ball right up to the edge of the opponent\u2019s try line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-39.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-39.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-39-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-39-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With that, the Wallabies leveraged their forward pack\u2019s pressure to score a try in just a few phases. The try was scored by flanker McREIGHT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-40.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-40.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-40-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-40-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-41.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-41.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-41-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-41-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversion kick after the try was also successful, bringing the score to 19\u201328.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-42.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-42.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-42-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-42-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>13 minutes into the second half:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the restart kickoff, the Brave Blossoms entered the opponent\u2019s half and moved the ball forward while under pressure in the scrum. Then, just past the opponent\u2019s 10-meter line, the Wallabies committed a foul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-43.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-43.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-43-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-43-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, the Brave Blossoms opted for a penalty goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-44.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-44.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-44-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-44-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this penalty goal was from a distance of approximately 30 meters, fullback MATSUNAGA converted it, bringing the score to 22-28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-45.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-45.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-45-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-45-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>19 minutes into the second half:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the second half reached its midpoint, both teams made several substitutions in an effort to revitalize their teams. Among them, Brave Blossoms\u2019 WTB Yazaki received loud cheers from the stands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-46.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-46.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-46-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-46-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brave Blossoms then advanced deep into the opponent\u2019s territory and drew a penalty from the Wallabies directly in front of the goalposts. At this point, the Brave Blossoms opted for a penalty kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-47.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-47.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-47-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-47-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Brave Blossoms fullback MATSUNAGA calmly converted the penalty kick, bringing the score to 25\u201328.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-48.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-48.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-48-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-48-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>30 minutes into the second half:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the margin still at 3 points, the score remained unchanged for a while, and the tension continued to mount. However, the Brave Blossoms committed a foul near the center of the field; the Wallabies opted for a penalty kick and quickly advanced to the opponent\u2019s try line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, as expected of a top-ranked team, the Wallabies pushed forward with brute force, and ultimately, substitute prop TUPOU scored a try directly beneath the goalposts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-49.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-49.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-49-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-49-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-50.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-50.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-50-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-50-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-51.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-51.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-51-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-51-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-52.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-52.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-52-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-52-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversion kick after the try was also successful, bringing the score to 25\u201335.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38 minutes into the second half:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the match nearing its end, the Brave Blossoms penetrated deep into the opponent\u2019s territory, presenting a long-awaited scoring opportunity. In response, the Wallabies\u2014with an eye on their next home game\u2014countered with relentless defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-53.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-53.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-53-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-53-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brave Blossoms spread the play wide to both sides and closed in on the try line, but the Wallabies attempted to prevent the score, even at the risk of committing a penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-54.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-54.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-54-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-54-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-55.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-55.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-55-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-55-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in the end, the Brave Blossoms\u2019 determination prevailed, and their captain, lock DEARNS, scored a try in the middle-left of the opponent\u2019s in-goal area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversion kick after the try was also successful, narrowing the score to 32\u201335, a 3-point deficit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-56.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-56.png 886w, 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comeback try on the final play following the restart kickoff, but the Wallabies intercepted the ball near their own 10-meter line and kicked it out of bounds, ending the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-58.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-58.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-58-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-58-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-59.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-59.png 886w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-59-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-59-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brave Blossoms put on a strong performance, closing the gap to just 3 points against the higher-ranked Wallabies, but this marked their 8th consecutive loss to the Wallabies. We look forward to seeing them redeem themselves in next week\u2019s second Test match in Australia and at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-60.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-60.png 481w, https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-60-300x206.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop the war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peace to Ukraine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0(Written by Azul: September 3, 2026) On Saturday, August 8, 2026, a test match between the Japan national rugby team, the Brave Blossoms, and the Australian national team, the Wallabies, was held at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture. Since it was an extremely hot day with the daytime high reaching 35 degrees &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/?p=6225\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;RUGBY JERSEY \u2013 International Test Match: Japan vs Australia&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6225"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6225"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6225\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6287,"href":"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6225\/revisions\/6287"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6225"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6225"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.argentinaworldcupfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}