France outscored Australia 42–26 in Brisbane, earning a fourth consecutive victory against the Wallabies. Nkanang struck a brace on debut, while Mc Reight added a second try for Australia before a yellow card to Meafouaffected momentum early in the game.

The second half saw Grandidier, Ntamack, Verhaeghe, and Attisogbe compile a 32–0 surge, forcing Australia to close with a lone try by少 Jeremy Williams. Australia’s 21–12 halftime lead vanished as France dominated the final 40 minutes.

Joe Schmidt’s side faces Italy next week in his last match before Les Kiss takes over, while France prepares to face Japan. The loss deepens Australia’s pressure to rebound, whereas France’s win restores confidence after a recent All Blacks defeat.

With six straight losses, Australia must regroup quickly to stay in contention for the trophy, whereas France’s consistent form positions them as serious title challengers for the remainder of the tournament.