Tuesday 15 November 2016 13:47, UK
Australia coach Michael Cheika says his young side are improving ahead of Saturday's Test against France and insists results are not the main objective of the tour.
The Wallabies have already claimed victories over Wales and Scotland this autumn as they look to complete their first tour Grand Slam since 1984, with Ireland and England lying in wait.
But Cheika remains keen for his squad to continue to accumulate experience in their final three Tests.
"I am hoping that over the last three weeks of the tour they continue to learn and to grow as players and as individuals," he said.
"We know that we are being judged on the results but that is short term. You also have to take the longer view."
Cheika, whose side were whitewashed 3-0 by England earlier this year, admits it has been a tough year for a side in transition.
"That makes it 15 Tests for the year against the top-eight teams. And yes, for this new team, in the middle of their apprenticeship, it has been tough with a lot of pain and defeats," he said.
"But the key thing is we have been improving. You learn something from each game but then you start from zero again every week.
"A lot of the players have never played in Europe and it is a great experience for the future."
