Australia thrashed Scotland 84-0 in Coventry, all but confirming their place in the Rugby League World Cup knock-out stage with a dazzling 15-try victory.
Josh Addo-Carr shone with four spectacular tries, while Campbell Graham added a hat-trick.
Seven other Australians crossed in the rain.
Following a second crushing defeat, only a bizarre set of results will see winless Scotland advance to the quarter-finals.
The Scots must hope that Fiji defeats Italy on Saturday before falling to Nathan Graham’s side in the final round of Group B fixtures the following Saturday, with Italy also defeating Australia on the same day.
Scotland, who were quarter finalists in 2013, would then rely on points differential to advance to the last eight.
If Fiji fails to beat Italy on Saturday, Australia’s place in the knock-out stage will be confirmed.
