Wallabies battling to avoid early exit

By PAUL REES

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Wales v Australia
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EIGHT years ago, England failed to qualify for the World Cup knock-out stage for the first time after losing to Australia at Twickenham. It led to the appointment of Eddie Jones as head coach and tonight he will suffer the same ignominy if his Wallabies lose to Wales in Lyon.
Even victory might not be enough to save Australia who need to win with a bonus point and by more than seven points to leave them in control of their own des...

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