The Wallabies were humiliated by Wales last time out, ending any realistic hopes Eddie Jones had of navigating through the pool stage. To qualify, they will have to beat Portugal by an additional point and collect more points than Fiji, which must also lose to Georgia.
After losing to Fiji as well, there are big questions about the state of Australian rugby and there is no doubt Jones is fighting for his position.
Although Portugal are a small team compared to Australia, Portugal have won a lot of admiration for their attacking style in France, and they must be eager at the prospect of facing them in this way.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Date, start time and location
The Australia-Portugal match is scheduled to kick off at 4.45pm GMT on Sunday 1 October 2023.
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard will host.
Watch the match between Australia and Portugal
TV channel: The match will be broadcast free to air ITV 4. Coverage begins at 4.15pm GMT.
Live broadcast: ITVfree with subscription, will offer a live streaming service.
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Team news will appear closer to the match.
Australia vs Portugal lineup
Both teams are scheduled to confirm their lineups in the days leading up to the match.
Referee for the match between Australia and Portugal
Twenty-eight-year-old Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli will oversee proceedings.
Predictions for the match between Australia and Portugal
Australian rugby may be in a state of flux at the moment, but it is very difficult to imagine the team losing, even if – in the context of the tournament – that is appropriate for their campaign to date.
Australia to win.
Head to Head (H2H) history and results
The two countries have never played.
Latest Australia vs Portugal match
Australia to win: 1/40
Withdrawal: 50/1
Portugal win: 20/1
Odds are via Betfair and subject to change.
