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New Wallabies coach Les Kiss is encouraging his players to "blaze their own trail", as a new era of Australian rugby begins.

Kiss was victorious in his first match in charge of the Wallabies last weekend, with Australia narrowly defeating Japan in the first Test of their two-match series.

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ABC Sport will have live blog coverage of the second Test between the Wallabies and Japan on Saturday afternoon from 2pm (AEST).

The new Wallabies era began with a win in tough conditions against an improving nation, but coach Les Kiss wants more than just wins to be the legacy of his tenure.

The Wallabies head to the Queensland city of Townsville this Saturday for the second and final Test against Japan, after being pushed all the way in Osaka by the Brave Blossoms last weekend.

With the anticipation of Kiss's first match in charge in the rear-view mirror, the former Queensland and Australia rugby league representative is now plotting the Wallabies' bid for success at a home Rugby World Cup late next year.

The next step is this Saturday against Japan, the first match between the two nations on Australian soil in 39 years.

But Kiss is seeking more than just Test match victories. He wants the current group of Wallabies to play with a passion that embodies pride, passion and the Australian spirit.

The new Australian boss spoke on ABC Radio Sydney on Wednesday morning, where he outlined what he hoped to foster during his tenure.

"One thing I don’t want to miss in this whole journey is to find a Wallaby way that they are really proud of and blaze their own trail," Kiss said.

"We’ve had some great Wallaby teams in the past; they should be inspiring us and we should empower this group to blaze a trail and make a Wallabies’ way that his their way."

Wallaby fans got a glimpse into the culture Kiss wants to instil when he was captured on the television broadcast having a laugh in the coaching box during the second half of last weekend's three-point win over Japan.

Asked about that moment, Kiss said it was a brief moment where humour was able to ease the tension during a hard-fought Test.

"It shouldn’t all be just a frown … or that your head’s so deep in something that you can’t enjoy the process as well," he told ABC Radio Sydney.

"I think that’s part of the Aussie spirit. We’re competitive, we’ll fight for anything, but we’ll have a crack and a bit of fun along the way.

"This means a lot to me. I know there is a lot at stake for the game here.

"We want to make sure we can do the right thing to continue to grow that game."

Kiss's desire for his players to enjoy the privilege of being a Wallaby appears to be rubbing off.

Prop Angus Bell, a second-generation Wallaby, told media on Wednesday that Kiss has focused on ensuring each player embraces each opportunity to represent Australia.

"Week to week, you get sort of caught in the washing machine of what Test match rugby is. You're always bashing each other, trying to get better at training and you get lost in how special a Test match is," Bell said.

"Test matches don't come around often; people don't get many caps.

"So I think what Les touches on is how special it is if you get the opportunity in the [team], how awesome it is, because one day it all stops.

"He's really just instilled in us how actually special it is to represent the Wallabies."

On the field, Kiss has some decisions to make about who plays in Townsville on Saturday afternoon.

Lock Miles Amatosero was handed a three-match suspension after being red-carded for head contact in a breakdown, opening up a starting spot in the middle row.

Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i was ruled out earlier this week after suffering hamstring soreness, with Italy-bound Josh Flook coming into the squad.

Queensland Reds prop Massimo De Lutiis has also been brought into the squad, and could be in line to make his international debut if selected on Thursday. Should De Lutiis be picked and play on Saturday, he would become the 1,000th Wallaby.

Following last week's win over Japan, and a 57-10 triumph over Italy last month, the Wallabies are attempting to win three Tests in a row for the first time in two years.

ABC Sport will have live blog coverage of the second Test between the Wallabies and Japan on Saturday afternoon from 2pm AEST.