Massimo De Lutiis scores in 1,000th cap as Australia leads Japan 56-17
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 7:37 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Massimo De Lutiis entered the match as a second-half substitute to become the 1,000th player capped for the Wallabies, scoring a try during their 56-17 victory against Japan in Townsville on August 15. Australia recovered from a competitive first half, where Japan demonstrated strong attack and defensive speed to lead at times. The Wallabies responded in the second half with enhanced energy, scoring three late tries to expand their advantage. With this win, Australia completes a two-test series sweep over Japan and secures a three-match winning streak.
- •De Lutiis marks 1,000th cap with a try in the second half.
- •Australia overcomes a tightly contested first half.
- •Three late tries help extend the lead significantly.
- •Wallabies complete a two-test series sweep against Japan.
- •Australia has a three-match winning streak for the first time since 2024.
- 7:37 AMYahoo Sports — De Lutiis marks 1,000th Wallabies cap with a try as Australia routs Japan 56-17
"Massimo De Lutiis went on as a second-half replacement to become the 1,000th player capped for the Wallabies, and marked the milestone with a try as Australia beat Japan 56-17 on Saturday to sweep the two-test rugby series. The 22-year-old De Lutiis went on in the 50th minute to replace veteran prop Taniela Tupou, who barged over for two first-half tries, and was on the shoulder of Angus Bell a minute later as his fellow frontrower scored to give Australia a 26-17 lead. De Lutiis scored himself in the 58th, backing up in support at the perfect time after an Australian attacking raid that started with flyhalf Carter Gordon breaking the defensive line and running 30 meters toward the right corner flag.
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