In their final Test of the year the Wallabies are preparing to shock France in Paris, but with the late losses of fly-half Carter Gordon and hooker Billy Pollard their task has become infinitely harder.
Winless on the Europe leg of their end-of-year tour, the Wallabies take on the world no. 5 nation with a win front of mind, but a crucial top six ranking is still at play.
With the World Cup 2027 draw scheduled for early December a top six finish will mean avoiding facing the remaining top six nations including South Africa, New Zealand, Ireland and England in pool play, but it won't come easily, with Australia needing at least a 16-point victory at Stade de France to move into sixth spot.
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