JapanNew Wallabies coach Les Kiss has named his first squad for Australia's two-test rugby series against Japan in August. The 34-player team includes only one uncapped player, center Isaac Henry, and excludes veteran James Slipper, who recently returned to international rugby. The squad features new additions Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Isaac Kailea, with Kailea replacing Slipper at loosehead prop. Injuries ruled out Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper, while Harry Wilson leads the team. The squad will train in Sydney before traveling to Japan, where they will face the hosts in Osaka and Townsville. The selection focuses on form, cohesion, and playing style, with the team having previously struggled in the Nations Championship before defeating Italy in Perth.
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