Australia set to be knocked out of the Rugby World Cup for the first time ever in the pool stages

Australia set to be knocked out of the Rugby World Cup for the first time ever in the pool stages
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The Wallabies have suffered a record defeat at the Rugby World Cup.

Australia is now set to be knocked out of the tournament following their devastating 4src-7 loss to Wales in Lyon.

The Aussie side went into halftime with the score 16-6, however the second half was an absolute bloodbath.

Stan Sports commentator Sean Maloney said following game: “Aussie rugby hits rock bottom.

“The Wallabies World Cup dream has become an absolute nightmare.

“It’s a record loss to Wales. It’s a record loss at the World Cup.

“And for the first time in the history of the tournament, Australia will exit in the pool stages.”

That is a brutal indictment on the sport, especially when the Wallabies used to be one of the most feared nations for rugby.

Australia kicked off its World Cup campaign well with a 35-15 win over Georgia.

However, the first signs of worry kicked in when the Wallabies played Fiji.

The Pacific Island nation beat Australia 22-15, which was the first time that had happened since 1954.

And then came the game against Wales.

The Welsh team managed to get two tries, one conversion, three penalties and a drop goal in the second half and Australia scored absolutely nothing.

This is the first time the Wallabies have l

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