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Wallabies are still alive (just) at the World Cup -- but they do not deserve to be

Australia are still alive at Rugby World Cup 2023 after a 34-14 bonus-point win over Portugal on Sunday. But much of their play against the Europeans showed why they are still likely headed for a first-ever pool stage exit.

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