Heat, Typhoons, and National Pride: The Uninvited Guests to Australia's Rugby Showdown The Australian Wallabies are set to face off against Japan in their two Test series, but the conditions on the ground will be far from ideal.
A heatwave is gripping the country, with temperatures soaring into the mid 30s degrees Celsius, while Typhoon Dolphin brings strong winds and heavy rain to the Ryukyu Islands south of Osaka.
The Wallabies' players seem unfazed by the extreme weather, attributing it to their Australian upbringing. "It's no different to some of the conditions we get back home," said Queensland hooker Josh Nasser.