Australia have lost 48-0 to France to crash out of semi-final contention at the women's rugby union World Cup in Ireland.
The Wallaroos are winless after conceding eight tries in their second group match in Dublin on Sunday.
They sit third in pool C after their narrow loss to host nation Ireland last week to begin their campaign.
Winger Shannon Izar did the damage for France, completing a hat-trick by the 25th minute as the world No.4 side took a 29-0 lead into halftime.
Australia's attack was repeatedly undone by turnovers while the opposition benefited from the dominance of their forwards, completing 16 offloads to two.
Inside centre Chloe Pelle scored tries either side of the break, while French flanker Romane Menager was named player of the match.
Menager highlighted France's dominance by bursting through the Australian defence and running 60m for a scintillating solo try in the second-half.
Wallaroos coach Paul Verrell said his side was outplayed.
"They were well-drilled and started the match at a high intensity and we weren't able to match them," he said.
"To record a result like that after the promising performance we put in against the Irish is disappointing."
France are top of the group ahead of Ireland, with both undefeated after the home side saw off the last-placed pool C side Japan 24-14 on Sunday.
The Wallaroos next play Japan on Thursday before battling for the minor placings.
Four-time champions New Zealand are top of pool A after trouncing Hong Kong 121-0, while Canada are also undefeated thanks to a 15-0 win over Wales.
Defending champions England beat Italy 56-13 in pool B and USA claimed a 43-0 win over Spain.
The top four teams go through to the semi-finals.
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