Player ratings: Wallabies playmaker Tane Edmed provides a shining light on a miserable, wet Tokyo day

The Wallabies preserved their unbeaten record against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday but the 19-15 win was a nervy watch for Australian fans.

Joe Schmidt made 13 changes to the starting side and it showed in a far from vintage performance in the rain.

Here's how former Wallabies star Cameron Shepherd rated the performance in the first of a five Test tour of the northern hemisphere.

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1: Angus Bell - 6/10

In testing conditions Bell impressed at set piece and around the park.

Looking forward to seeing the supremely talented loosehead prop find his consistency again during the Autumn Nations Series in Europe.

2: Josh Nasser - 5

It's never fun being a hooker in wet and slippery conditions but the Reds No.2 handled them with class. Energetic in attack and defence.

3: Zane Nonggorr - 6

Led the engine room well as scrums started to look like a race car on slicks. He is one of my most improved in 2025 and he showed again he is more than ready to play consistently at this level.

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4: Jeremy Williams - 5

Knew he was in for a long day at the office after the early departure of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto. Managed the lineout well in the slippery conditions but fell off a couple of important tackles that won't be fun to watch back in the review on Monday morning.

5: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto - 4

Sadly it was an early end to this one for Lukhan so we didn't get to see much. Fingers crossed his painful looking rib issue is nothing serious.

6: Nick Champion de Crespigny - 7

The new Wallabies captain said he was going to lead from the front and that's exactly what he did. Like a child on Chistmas morning, Champion de Crespigny was bouncing from ruck to ruck as he looked for early carries. Scoring the first try of the afternoon settled the nerves and from there it was a strong performance with only a couple of small mistakes.

7: Carlo Tizzano - 7

Finally the Western Force openside flanker got his chance to wear the gold No.7. Denied by the officials twice and possibly a third in the 18th minute that was missed, Tizzano made sure to plant down what proved to be the eventual game winner. A solid performance.

8: Rob Valetini - 7

A bit of mojo was back for the two-time John Eales Medallist as the big man thundered around the park. Interesting to see him used with more variety around the park and set piece. I feel this new approach will create more opportunities for 'Bobby V' and the pack around him.

9: Jake Gordon - 6

It's never easy playing No.9 in wet and slippery conditions and Gordon found his usual rapid delivery tough at stages. In a game dominated by forward play, Jake led them around the park well and kicked intelligently.

10: Tane Edmed - 7

His best performance in gold by a long way. Brilliant vision and execution to put Andrew Kellaway through and eventually watch Josh Flook dive under the sticks. Didn't overplay his hand and general play was a big improvement. Almost had a conversion charged down which might mean he takes it back a couple of metres when he next takes aim at goal.

11: Dylan Pietsch - 5

Welcome back to Dylan who played his first Test since that nasty broken jaw in South Africa. Not a game for wingers unfortunately but brought the new found energy that we have enjoyed in 2025. Not perfect but will be happy enough with the performance.

12: Hunter Paisami - 6

Hard grind and hard yards was the story of the day for Paisami.

Hunter knew the majority of the first phase attack would go through him with the removal of recent JEM winner Len Ikitau. Led the backs and provided valuable support to Edmed and Flook who are still finding their feet.

13: Josh Flook - 6

It has been a tough run for Flook in 2025 with a variety of injuries, however a try in Japan, after a perfectly executed first phase launch, would have been the perfect medicine.

14: Corey Toole - 5

At times must have wished he was back with the Australian sevens team as he watched a lot of the game and was unable to get touches. I would like to see him work on his activity off the ball to find ways to get in space and use his strengths

15: Andrew Kellaway - 7

A brilliant unders line set the backline alight as Kellaway sliced through and set up Flook for the second try. Safe and solid at the back as usual. Some extra touches at first receiver add an extra string to the bow.

RESERVES

16: Billy Pollard - 5

My most improved in 2025, Pollard had a brief cameo in this one but brought the energy the Wallabies needed to close this out. A couple of key throws hit the mark when the men in gold needed them most.

17: Aidan Ross - 6

Became just the fifth man to represent both the All Blacks and Wallabies. Ross has got big shoes to fill after James Slipper's retirement and he started very solidly.

18: Tom Robertson - 5

Falling like a prize fighter who's luck just ran out, Robertson will remember this win for one thing and one thing only - the big shot in the 60th minute that took him off the park.

19: Josh Canham - 5

An earlier arrival than anyone expected didn't seem to phase the two-Test second rower. Sadly we didn't get to see much of him as he was knocked out trying to tackle Japan captain Warner Dearns.

20: Harry Wilson - 7

The regular skipper replaced Canham early but Champion de Crespigny carried on with the captaincy. A typically energetic performance and he should start against England.

21: Ryan Lonergan - N/A

The reserve halfback wasn't used.

22: Hamish Stewart - 6

An experienced head was handy to close out the game from No.10.

23: Filipo Daugunu - 6

Putting a lot of pressure on Toole but Max Jorgensen will return next weekend.