Rugby-Schmidt spares the whip on 'dead horse' Wallabies before France test


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  • Friday, 21 Nov 2025

Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - Australia Captain's Run - Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa - August 15, 2025 Australia head coach Joe Schmidt during training REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

(Reuters) -Australia head into their final test of a disappointing year against France after a light week on the training track, with frustrated coach Joe Schmidt lamenting his squad's physical and mental fatigue.

The Wallabies are winless on the season-ending tour in Europe following defeats by England, Italy and Ireland, and face a huge challenge to rebound against the Six Nations champions in Paris on Saturday.

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