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Is Japan v Australia on TV today? Kick-off time and channel details The Brave Blossoms' clash with the Wallabies this weekend could have a big impact on Wales Eddie Jones' Japan host Australia in Osaka on Saturday in a match that could have big implications for Wales. Should the Brave Blossoms lose to the Wallabies, Steve Tandy's side will move back into the top 10 for the first time since July 2024. Victory for the Wallabies would also mark the perfect start to Les Kiss's reign, having replaced Joe Schmidt as head coach. Here is everything you need to know about the clash.... What time is Japan v Australia? Australia v Ireland kicks off at 11.05am BST (7.05pm local time) on Saturday, August 8, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Osaka. What channel is Japan v Australia on? Unfortunately, the match is not being broadcast on TV in the UK. Stan Sports hold the rights for the broadcast in Australia. What about live streaming? The match was originally advertised as being streamed on RugbyPass TV, but is no longer appearing in their listings. Japan v Australia teams Japan: Takuro Matsunaga; Kazuma Ueda, Dylan Riley, Samisoni Tua, Taira Main; Ryunosuke Ito, Naoto Saito; Takao Okabe, Hayate Era, Shuhei Takeuchi, Jack Cornelsen, Warner Dearns (c), Ben Gunter, Kanji Shimokawa, Faulua Makisi. Replacements: Mamoru Harada, Sojiro Otsuka, Keijiro Tamefusa, Harry Hockings, Michael Leitch, Tiennan Costley, Shunsuke Uenobo, Yoshitaka Yazaki. Australia: Tom Wright; Max Jorgensen, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Hunter Paisami, Harry Potter; Declan Meredith, Ryan Lonergan; Aidan Ross, Josh Nasser, Allan Alaalatoa, Josh Canham, Miles Amatosero, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson (c). Replacements: Billy Pollard, Angus Bell, Taniela Tupou, Jeremy Williams, Charlie Cale, Tate McDermott, Ben Donaldson, Isaac Henry. Japan v Australia referees Referee: Eoghan Cross (IRFU) Assistant Referees: Paul Williams (NZR), Morgan White (HKCR) TMO: Richard Kelly (NZR) FPRO: Matt Rodden (HKCR) Follow all of our channels to ensure you stay up to date with the latest Welsh rugby news. Sign up to our free daily newsletter here and our WhatsApp channel here for all the breaking news.