Encouraging performance. Reid seems to lift the entire side. However, I hate to be that guy, but there's a massive difference between a half strength Japan side in a friendly, and a SA side in a competitive fixture.
Need an alternative to Ingham. Hopefully Roux is back. Wynne in for Colvey probably. Question if and who Smith comes in for given he's had a couple of long stints out and looked underdone at confeds. Still would prefer a more tackling DM with Thomas moving more forward to replace Kosta.
Semantics but Japan only had 4 starting changes from their last game against Aussie. And one of those was arguably an improvement with Kagawa coming in. Still yes world of difference between this friendly and an all stakes playoff series against SA side.
Encouraging result but we remain massive underdogs