Wallabies concede 30 straight points, lose 42-26 in Brisbane
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 3:46 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Wallabies experienced a significant setback, losing 42-26 to their opponents in Brisbane after holding a 9-point lead at halftime. Despite a strong first half, the team failed to maintain their momentum, conceding 30 unanswered points in the second half. The defeat has left the players feeling "deflated," though they maintain that they have not yet hit rock bottom. The loss signals a need for the Wallabies to improve their performance as they look ahead to upcoming fixtures.
- •Wallabies hold a 9-point halftime lead
- •Concede 30 straight points in the second half
- •Final score is 42-26 against their opponents
- •Players express feeling "deflated" after the match
- •Team aims to find accuracy moving forward
- 4:25 AMESPN Rugby — 'Deflated' Wallabies desperate to find accuracy
"The Wallabies have been left "deflated" but believe they haven't hit rock bottom after they failed to kick on from a strong opening 40 minutes, bombing a 9-point halftime lead to concede 30 straight points in a 42-26 capitulation in Brisbane.
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