Japan secured a 27-10 victory over Italy in their Nations Championship opener in Tokyo on Saturday.
Japan pulled off an impressive 27-10 victory over the Italians in Tokyo on Saturday and now travel to Australia to face Ireland in Newcastle.
Japan were without coach Eddie Jones, who was serving the last game of a four-match suspension. Forwards coach Neal Hatley took his place.
Flanker Ben Gunter, who scored one of Japan's three tries, said: "This is a big statement for Japan. Italy are a very strong team."
Uncapped university student Ryunosuke Ito started at fly-half and received praise from Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada, who called him "a player of the future."
