Aussie media lament 'rock bottom' Wallabies' RWC 'nightmare' as Eddie denies Japan link

The Wallabies rugby team was blasted by the Australian media after their record defeat to Wales on Sunday left Eddie Jones' side on the verge of an early World Cup exit.

But a defiant Jones insisted he's still "committed" to the job.

The two-time world champions crashed to a 40-6 loss to the Welsh on the back of a shock pool defeat to Fiji to leave Australia's hopes of reaching the quarter-finals all but over.

Sunday's result was both Australia's heaviest defeat at a Rugby World Cup and their worst-ever loss to Wales.

Australia, who have one pool game left against Portugal, are set to miss out on the World Cup knock-out stages for the first time in 10 tournaments having only beaten tier-two side Georgia so far in France.

"Rock Bottom: Wallabies worst nightmare comes true," was the verdict of media outlets The Australian and The Daily Telegraph.

The latest loss ramps up the pressure on Jones after seven defeats in eight games since he took charge in January.

Following the defeat in Lyon, Jones apologised for the result but denied Australian media reports claiming he has been interviewed by the Japan Rugby Union about coaching their team after the World Cup.

Jones has also been heavily criticised for bringing an inexperienced squad to the Rugby World Cup.

"I would like to apologise to all Australia supporters," said Jones after the 40-6 Rugby World Cup thrashing.

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Australian media reports claimed Jones has been interviewed by the Japanese federation about taking over their team after the tournament.

"I don't know what you're talking about, mate," said Jones, when probed about the alleged interview, before later adding he took "umbrage" with those questioning his commitment.