在橄榄球世界杯前夕的一场关键对决中，备战赛事的澳大利亚队（Wallabies）在下半场遭遇重创，最终以13分之差不敌法国队 [1]。尽管澳大利亚队在乔·施密特的带领下于上半场建立了21比12的领先优势，但未能守住胜果 [1]。比赛的下半程最后16分钟内，法国队连得22分完成惊天逆转，彻底粉碎了澳大利亚队的复兴希望 [1]。
In a match preceding the upcoming Rugby World Cup, Australia's revival under head coach Joe Schmidt was dismantled by France [1]. Although the Australian team held a 21-12 lead at halftime, they suffered a dramatic collapse in the second half [1]. During this period spanning just 16 minutes of play, France scored 22 points to overturn their deficit and secure victory [1]. The final result saw Australia trailing by 13 points after being outscored heavily in the latter stages of the game [1].