Wallabies’ pop-gun revival under Joe Schmidt blown apart as France unload heavy artillery | Daniel Gallan

Australia led France twenty-one to twelve at halftime. The second half told a different story. France brought fresh power off the bench, and the Wallabies' discipline crumbled. In just sixteen brutal minutes, France outscored Australia by twenty-two points, erasing a nine-point lead and creating a thirteen-point deficit. The Guardian reports the reason is clear: France has significantly more elite rugby players. With a home World Cup looming, Joe Schmidt and his squad face some difficult questions.

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