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The 2000 Australia rugby union tour of Japan and Europe was a series of matches played in October and November 2000 in Japan and Europe by Australia national rugby union team.
Scores and results list Australia's points tally first.
| Opposing Team | For | Against | Date | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese President's XV | 64 | 13 | 28 October 2000 | Tokyo | Tour match |
| France | 18 | 13 | 4 November 2000 | Stade de France, Paris | Test Match |
| Scotland | 30 | 9 | 11 November 2000 | Murrayfield, Edinburgh | Test Match |
| England | 19 | 22 | 18 November 2000 | Twickenham, London | Test Match |
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