The Wallabies have kept their faint hopes of reaching the Rugby World Cup knockout stages alive with an unconvincing 34-14 victory over minnows Portugal on Monday morning AEDT.
Tries from forwards Richie Arnold, David Porecki, Angus Bell and Fraser McReight, and winger Marika Koroibete secured Australia a bonus point and a Pool C lifeline, while Portugal hit back through Pedro Bettencourt and Rafael Simoes.
“It was good, the boys dug deep knowing it could be our last game and credit to Portugal, they are a very solid team,” Australia’s No.8 Rob Valetini said. “We still have one more shot to show what we can do next week, but we are a bit disappointed.” Portugal showed a fearlessness to run the ball from the get-go, even from deep inside their own half.
Portugal became ragged, giving away possession cheaply and Wallaby captain Porecki punished them again, touching down from the back of a short-range driving maul.
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