Wallabies lose 42-26 to France, suffer sixth straight defeat
Australia's Wallabies suffered a 42-26 defeat against France on Saturday, marking their sixth consecutive loss. After leading 21-12 at halftime, they collapsed defensively as France leveraged their superior physicality in the second half. Coach Joe Schmidt faces daunting questions about the team's ability to compete with top-tier rugby nations ahead of the upcoming home World.
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Published 12 Jul 2026, 00:20 UTC · Updated 12 Jul 2026, 00:30 UTC
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