An aggressive, hard-running Japan side pushed Australia to the brink Saturday before falling 32-23 in their first international test match on home soil since the 2019 Rugby World Cup.Lomano Lemeki and Ryoto Nakamura each scored a try, while Rikiya Matsuda kicked two penalties and a conversion for the hosts in a fast-paced, entertaining battle against the Southern Hemisphere powerhouse at Oita's Showa Denko Dome.With new captain Lappies Labuschagne at the helm, the Brave Blossoms trailed 17-13 at halftime after dictating much of the first half with stout defense and willingness to take risks…READ FULL ARTICLE
