Wallabies captain Harry Wilson says he is "hurting" after Australia's 26-19 loss to Italy, while coach Joe Schmidt is lamenting his side's "flat performance".

Displaying all-too-familiar ill-discipline, the Wallabies surrendered a second-half lead to slump to a sixth defeat in their past eight Tests under Schmidt in another hammer blow ahead of next month's 2027 Rugby World Cup draw.

Currently ranked seventh in the world, the Wallabies will likely need to beat powerhouses Ireland and France in their remaining two spring tour fixtures to snatch an all-important top-six seeding for the global showpiece in Australia in two years' time.

Italy vs Wallabies live

The Wallabies slump to consecutive defeats on their spring tour, as Italy comes from behind to win in Udine.

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