Wallabies’ pop-gun revival under Joe Schmidt blown apart as France unload heavy artillery | Daniel Gallan
The Australian national rugby team, the Wallabies, suffered a significant 42-26 defeat against France in the Nations Championship. Coach Joe Schmidt is facing criticism as the team struggles to compete with top-tier international sides ahead of the upcoming home World Cup.
Wallabies heads are bowed after the bleakness of their heavy defeat by France showed Australia are not cutting it against rugby’s top sides. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Wallabies heads are bowed after the bleakness of their heavy defeat by France showed Australia are not cutting it against rugby’s top sides. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Sportblog Nations Championship Analysis Wallabies’ pop-gun revival under Schmidt blown apart as France unload heavy artillery Daniel Gallan Plucky defeats decorated with patches of excellence will not cut it for Australia with a home World Cup now looming large
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