Les Kiss
Coverage of Les Kiss in the Nexus archive.
- New Wallabies coach Les Kiss announces his first squad for rugby test series against Japan
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss has announced his first squad for a two-test rugby series against Japan in August. The squad includes one uncapped player, Isaac Henry, and excludes veteran James Slipper, with Harry Wilson as captain. The team will gather in Sydney before traveling to Japan.
- Ireland scores late try to beat Australia 33-31 at Nations Championship match in Sydney
Ireland defeated Australia 33-31 in a Nations Championship match in Sydney, with a late try by Thomas Clarkson and a conversion by Sam Prendergast. Australia missed a final penalty attempt by Ben Donaldson, and the match marked the end of Joe Schmidt's coaching era and the start of Les Kiss's tenure.
- Jock Campbell returns at fullback for the Wallabies against Ireland after 4-year absence
Jock Campbell returns to start at fullback for the Wallabies in their Nations Championship opener against Ireland after a four-year absence. The match in Sydney features a revamped back three and marks the end of Joe Schmidt's coaching era, with Les Kiss set to take over. James Slipper, a veteran prop, is named on the bench after rejoining the team from retirement.