Wallaroos centre Georgina Friedrichs is confident they can build on a powerful first half against England as they prepare for a rare Test in France.
The Wallaroos will take on Les Bleus in Aix-en-Provence on Sunday morning (AEST) after a promising defeat to the Red Roses last weekend.
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Australia led the world champions 10-5 at half-time, the first time the Red Roses had trailed at the break in 60 matches.
The class of the world number one shone through in the second half, but Friedrichs, back from injury, was energised by the showing.
"I think the main thing we brought in the first half was physicality, so trying to carry that through the 80 minutes, we'd be able to match any team, I think," she told reporters.
"The first half wasn't perfect as well so there's still improvements to make on that. We've got a lot of room for growth, which I think is really exciting.
"We didn't put an 80 minute performance in, but we can take what we did in the first half and, you know, try and replicate it for 80 minutes this week."
The match is the first non-World Cup fixture the Wallaroos have ever played in France, finishing seventh at that World Cup.
This included a 17-3 loss to the French, with Friedrichs relishing the chance to play in front of a passionate crowd in the south of France.
"I think the team's really excited, how could you not be in the south of France?" she said and smiled.
"It's been a nice change to see different parts of the world. We were in Manchester last year and getting back there was really nice and nowwe're in the south of France now, which is pretty cool.
"We're staying in a really nice place and the sun's out. It's really hot and a different environment. It's really, really cool to be able to do it with the team."
It's the first time since 2023 the teams have faced off, with Friedrichs scoring in the 29-20 win in New Zealand.
