Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has conceded that a run of five straight defeats before the World Cup is not good enough but says his grand plan will come to fruition at some stage – even though he’s not sure when.
The Wallabies will begin next month’s World Cup without a win this year after a 41-17 defeat to France in a warm-up match on Sunday in Paris.
Three-Test five-eighth Carter Gordon was composed in attack but had a mediocre afternoon with the boot, missing four kicks and leaving a potential 10 points out on the field in the form of two penalties and two conversions.
Australia fell behind early and struggled to get back into the game as France threw the ball around and showed why they are World Cup favourites 12 days out from a blockbuster opening clash with the All Blacks.
The last time the Wallabies lost five straight Tests was in 2016, when then England coach Jones helped orchestrate a famous series win on Australian soil.
While this was only a warm-up fixture before Australia’s tournament opener against Georgia on September 9, Jones is under significant pressure given the Wallabies have lost all five matches since his return as coach.
Rugby Australia’s decision to sack Dave Rennie in January has not had the desired effect.
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