Sport | Aussie media lament ‘rock bottom’ Wallabies’ RWC ‘nightmare’ as Eddie denies Japan link

• Aussie media blasted the Wallabies in the wake of their record defeat to Wales that leaves them on the brink of early elimination from the World Cup.
• But coach Eddie Jones remained defiant, reiterating his commitment for the team despite a report that he held an interview with Japan days before the start of the showpiece.
• Several stalwarts expressed their disappointment at the performance.
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The Wallabies rugby team was blasted by the Australian media after their record defeat to Wales on Sunday left Eddie Jones’ side on the verge of an early World Cup exit.

But a defiant Jones insisted he’s still “committed” to the job.

The two-time world champions crashed to a 4src-6 loss to the Welsh on the back of a shock pool defeat to Fiji to leave Australia’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals all but over.

Sunday’s result was both Australia’s heaviest defeat at a Rugby World Cup and their worst-ever loss to Wales.

Australia, who have one pool game left against Portugal, are set to miss out on the World Cup knock-out stages for the first time in 1src tournaments having only beaten tier-two side Georgia so far in France.

“Rock Bottom: Wallabies worst nightmare comes true,” was the verdict of media outlets The Australian and The Daily Telegraph.

The latest loss ramps up the pressure on Jones after seven defeats in eight games since he took charge in January.

Following the defeat in Lyon, Jones apologised for the