The Wallabies maintain there's still "enough petrol in the tank" as Joe Schmidt's side face the grim prospect of ending one of the most gruelling seasons on record with a first winless four-Test tour of Europe in almost 70 years.
Australia's hopes of beating Ireland on Saturday or France next weekend have taken another big hit with Schmidt learning he will be unable to call upon Will Skelton for the final two Tests of the the spring tour.
The giant lock sustained an ankle injury on club duty in France over the weekend ruling out the 2.03m tall, 145kg heavyweight.
