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Michael Cheika is set to return to rugby union following reports he’ll be announced as the new coach of the NSW Waratahs this week.

The Wallabies will look to complete a 2-0 series sweep over Japan when they face Eddie Jones’ Brave Blossoms in Townsville on Saturday afternoon.

Australia got new coach Les Kiss off to a winning start on Saturday with a nail-biting 35-32 victory over Japan that was full of twists and turns in sweltering Osaka.

There is welcome news for the Panthers on two key players while the Bears have reportedly landed a crucial dual coup.

Australia snapped a six-match losing streak after dismantling a depleted Italy 57-10 in the Nations Championship on Saturday, ensuring coach Joe Schmidt ended his unsuccessful tenure on a winning note.