The Wallabies are holding their hopes for a dream quarter-final appearance as they return to camp in Saint Etienne clutching onto their slim World Cup survival.
The side returns to their base after three days off needing Portugal to win by eight or more against Fiji (who can't get a bonus point) to survive another week.
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Whilst the odds are stacked against them, vice-captain Tate McDermott believes that can't afford to be unprepared should the desired result happen.
“We’ll come back in and prepare like we’re playing for a quarter because we’re still alive," McDermott said after the game.
“A couple days away and then straight back into it and getting stuck into our work.”
McDermott was pleased with the fight shown by the side, particularly down to 13 players for ten minutes after Matt Faessler and Samu Kerevi's yellow cards.
“It wasn’t a complete performance but the fight of the boys when we were down to 13 men typifies what this group is all about," he said.
“It’s going to be a long wait until next Sunday but we finished with a good result.”
“I think that fight and effort that we showed out there, it’s going to be something we have really drawn upon over the next couple of months. It’s going to be tough for us, there’s no hiding from it and we’ll see how Fiji go but against a quality Portugal side, they’re going to be a quality side in the next few years.
“We’ll need them to do a job next week.”
The Wallabies were throwing their full support behind 'Os Lobos', who have never won a World Cup game.
"They’re quite a skilful team and I think on their day they can beat anyone.," number eight Rob Valetini said.
"I think they'd have to believe that they can do it and I think it'd be a good match next week
"Definitely (they can win)," centre Lalakai Foketi added.
"They're going to test you, and if you don't have an iron defence, they can open you up and a few times we have to scramble, and I thought we did that really well.
"We're obviously hoping Portugal come away with the win next week and we think they can do it. The way they performed tonight, the way they play, anything's possible and we'll be watching that game closely.
