Japan Brave Blossoms Confirmed to Play the Wallabies Twice in 2026

The Wallabies confirmed their 2026 Test schedule with 14 Tests locked in, and two of those will be played against the Brave Blossoms.

Feature Photo Credit – JRFU

Rugby Australia said that current Head Coach Joe Schmidt’s final game will be against Italy on 18 July before the Wallabies face Japan with Les Kiss in charge, with Kiss due to bring his side to Japan (venue TBC) for the first Test on 8 August 2026, before both teams head to Townsville and Queensland Country Bank Stadium one week later on 15 August 2026.

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh said, “The Wallabies occupy a special place in the hearts of Australian sports fans, which was evident in the record attendances and huge broadcast audiences across the historic 2025 season.

The 2026 program will be every bit as exciting with the Wallabies taking on the best of the Northern Hemisphere in the inaugural Nations Championship in addition to massive Flight Centre Series matches against our great SANZAAR rivals New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina as well as the strong Brave Blossoms from Japan.”

The former Wallaby added, “These matches will be critical as the Wallabies finalise their preparation for a truly remarkable 2027 campaign, which will include a full Flight Centre Rugby Championship and culminate in the first Rugby World Cup in Australia in 24 years.”

Photo Credit- JRFU – Brave Blossoms vs Wallabies 2025 Test

Queensland Minister for Tourism, Andrew Powell, said of hosting in Queensland, “We’re putting Queensland on the world stage as we pave the green and gold runway to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Hosting two Wallabies games in Brisbane and Townsville in 2026 proves our strength and capability to deliver major events that captivate global audiences.”

When the Brave Blossoms played the Wallabies on Saturday, 25 October at the National Stadium, Tokyo, the visitors were narrow 15-19 winners in the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup 2025.

Full Wallabies 2026 Test Schedule

• vs Ireland @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney – 4 July
• vs France @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane – 11 July
• vs Italy @ home venue TBC – 18 July
• vs Japan @ away venue TBC – 8 August
• vs Japan @ Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville – 15 August
• vs Argentina @ away venue TBC – 29 August
• vs Argentina @ away venue TBC – 5 September
• vs South Africa @ home venue TBC – 27 September
• vs New Zealand @ away venue TBC – 10 October
• vs New Zealand @ Accor Stadium, Sydney – 17 October
• vs England @ Allianz Stadium, Twickenham – 8 November
• vs Scotland @ Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh – 15 November
• vs Wales @ Principality Stadium, Cardiff – 21 November
• Nations Championships Finals Weekend – weekend starting 27 November

2026-2027 Rugby News

• 2026 HSBC SVNS Series Dates and Venues Confirmed.
• Understanding The World Rugby Nations Cup 2026.
• Understanding The Nations Championship 2026.
• Japan Will Join the Expanded World Rugby U20 Championship in 2026.