Australia's 2025 Test season has hit a new low, with the Wallabies suffering a 26-19 defeat to Italy in Udine - their second consecutive loss on the Spring Tour.
The visitors started well, scoring three unanswered tries, before allowing the Italians to seize control and falling apart in the final half-hour.
Their discipline was the major issue, conceding 13 penalties including a Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i yellow card for hitting Italian No. 10 Paola Garbisi high.
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Head coach Joe Schmidt struggled to hide his frustration in the aftermath of the game, but remained optimistic about the future of the side.
"For us, we'll reflect on what we put out there tonight," he said.
"All I can say to people is that we believe in what we can deliver.
"Don't lose faith because we guarantee to keep working as hard as we can to demonstrate what it means to us to try to be as competitive as possible."
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With Ireland awaiting them in Dublin next weekend, pressure is mounting on Schmidt to find a way to halt the slide.