It is a sign of the times for Eddie Jones’s side that beating the world’s 16th-ranked side represents a relative high point
It certainly feels a while ago since Jones’s Japan stunned South Africa in one of the all-time great World Cup heists in 2015. The local streets and trams were full of Portuguese fans hoping for a similar miracle on a gorgeous sunny day but, ultimately, tries from Richie Arnold, Dave Porecki, Angus Bell, Fraser McReight and Marika Koroibete ensured there was no repeat.
Australia head coach Eddie Jones looks on fduring the Rugby World Cup match against Portugal at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne. Photograph: Chris Hyde/Getty Images Unfortunately for the 28-year-old from Porto, who plays his club rugby in France for Oyannax, his next intervention was less positive. An upright tackle saw him sent to the sinbin and, while the offence was not upgraded in the bunker, it killed Portugal’s momentum stone dead.
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