# Wallabies' revival crushed by France's dominant victory

France handed Australia's rugby team a heavy defeat, shattering the Wallabies' recent resurgence under coach Joe Schmidt. The loss marks a significant setback for Australia's progress and highlights France's strength ahead of upcoming international matches.

**Importance:** 3/5

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- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2026/jul/12/wallabies-australia-france-rugby-joe-schmidt-gap) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:20:54 GMT