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Murray Wenzel

Jones' shout as Tupou powers Wallabies past Japan

Powerhouse prop Taniela Tupou scored two tries as the Wallabies beat Japan in Townsville. (Matt Taylor/AAP PHOTOS)

Eddie Jones has joked he owes Taniela Tupou a pizza after the Wallabies prop and his front-row friends combined to blitz Japan after a tight first half in their Townsville Test.

The host's 56-17 triumph was in the balance until midway through the second half, when the 1000th Wallaby, Massimo De Lutiis, subbed on and stormed over for a debut try to create an 18-point lead.

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