‘Rock bottom’: Australia Faces Exit After Rugby World Cup Defeat To Wales

Australia has been left in shock after their rugby team suffered their worst-ever defeat in a World Cup match and looks set to leave the tournament at the pool stage for the first time.

The Wallabies, twice world champions, lost 40-6 to Wales in what was also Australia’s worst-ever loss to Wales.

The team, who have already lost to Fiji, have one group match left – against Portugal. They will need to win that match and hope other scores go their way to stand any chance of advancing to the knockouts.

“Rock Bottom: Wallabies worst nightmare comes true,” was the verdict of newspapers The Australian and The Daily Telegraph.

The latest loss ramps up the pressure on Australia head coach Eddie Jones, with seven defeats in eight games since he took charge in January.

Jones told Stan Sport that everyone was “gutted” at the result.

“Whether we’ve hit rock bottom I don’t know, but I’ve got to take responsibility for it,” he said.

Some media reports have claimed the veteran coach has been interviewed by the Japan Rugby Union about coaching their team after the tournament, despite having a contract with the Australian team until 2027.

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