Ahead of Saturday’s Test match against Japan in Townsville, Wallabies coach Les Kiss has implemented a major overhaul of his squad. Following a performance that did not meet expectations in his debut, Kiss has made wholesale changes to the forward pack in hopes of securing a decisive victory against the Brave Blossoms.

A central focus of the team's preparation remains the No. 10 position. Kiss has confirmed that Carter Gordon will start at flyhalf for this upcoming match. However, the coach also stated that he intends to keep exploring other candidates for the playmaker role beyond this weekend. This ongoing rotation suggests that the coaching staff has yet to settle on a definitive strategy for the position as the team prepares for future fixtures.

The decision to shuffle the lineup so early in his tenure highlights the pressure on the coaching staff to find the right combination of players. While the team is looking for a comprehensive win to build momentum, the uncertainty surrounding the flyhalf role remains a primary talking point for observers of the squad. The team is currently in a phase of experimentation, with Kiss prioritizing the evaluation of different personnel over maintaining a consistent starting lineup.