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Australia will hope to put a disappointing tournament so far behind them as they take on Portugal in Pool C.
For the first time, the Wallabies are set to go out of the Rugby World Cup before the knockout rounds begin – if Fiji secure even a losing bonus point against Portugal next weekend, Eddie Jones’s side will be out.
Ahead of a crucial period for Australian rugby with a home tournament in four years’ time, the rebuilding begins now with a bonus point victory a must against a Portuguese side that have impressed mightily in France.
Having pushed Wales far closer than most expected, Patrice Lagisquet’s squad narrowly missed out on an historic victory against Georgia and will be confident that they can test their opponents in Saint-Etienne.
Could they even deepen the Wallabies‘ woe?
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Australia 29-7 Portugal LIVE: 63 minutes
Both sides have made over 100 tackles already, it has been a physical fast-paced contest.
Sonia Twigg1 October 2023 18:21
Australia 29-7 Portugal LIVE: 62 minutes
Portugal have eight minutes with a two-man advantage and they have to make this count. There will be no better opportunity to get back into the clash.
Sonia Twigg1 October 2023 18:20
TMO: Australia 29-7 Portugal LIVE: 61 minutes
TMO review for a possible foul by Australia, there looked like a hand to the head.
A yellow card will be shown to Kerevi, and they will be down to 13, Portugal have never had a better chance to get back into this game.
Sonia Twigg1 October 2023 18:19
Australia 29-7 Portugal LIVE: 61 minutes
Portugal have a knock on before the offside from Australia and another chance to capitalise is lost.
So much possession, but they have lacked end product.
Sonia Twigg1 October 2023 18:16
Australia 29-7 Portugal LIVE: 60 minutes
The review shows the foul was three or four metres away, so there is no penalty try.
But Portugal have another opportunity here with a line out just metres from the line.
Sonia Twigg1 October 2023 18:15
TMO: Australia 29-12 Portugal LIVE: 59 minutes
Looking at a clear loss of control as the ball crosses the try line, so that try by Tadjer could be ruled out.
That would be a heavy blow to Portugal.
Sonia Twigg1 October 2023 18:13
Try! Australia 29-12 Portugal LIVE: 59 minutes
Yet another penalty to Portugal, and the captain is getting a talking to. The next one will receive a yellow.
Portugal bundle the ball over the line and there will also be a yellow card for Faessler.
Sonia Twigg1 October 2023 18:12
Australia 29-7 Portugal LIVE: 58 minutes
Primary contact on the chest so no yellow or red card, but it must have been a worrying moment for Foketi and from the replays it could be considered more shoulder than chest. A close call.
Sonia Twigg1 October 2023 18:10
Australia 29-7 Portugal LIVE: 58 minutes
Australia have been giving away a few silly penalties here, the latest one for a sloppy late tackle without arms.
And I think this one might be about to be reviewed as well.
Sonia Twigg1 October 2023 18:09
Australia 29-7 Portugal LIVE: 56 minutes
Another Portuguese attack comes to an end.
The boos rang out against the touchline official, with the crowd believing Koroibete carried the ball over the line, but it was the right call.
Just a few frustrations from the majority of the crowd who are decked out in red.
Sonia Twigg1 October 2023 18:07