Wallabies player ratings vs France: The studs and duds from Australia's gripping Test win

The Wallabies got out of jail in a gripping 23-21 first Test win over a gallant France at Suncorp Stadium.

Here's how the Aussie players rated.

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1: James Slipper 6/10

Solid performance in the Wallabies engine room from the hard-working front rower.

2: Brandon Paenga-Amosa 8/10

Was subbed off after 60 minutes, having put in a very well-rounded display. Scrummaging and lineout work was near exemplary, topped off with a well-deserved try from a lineout drive.

3: Allan Alaalatoa 7/10

Piled the pressure on at scrum time and acquitted himself well doing the dirty work.

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4: Matt Philip 7.5/10

Fiery display, which helped bring his team back into the match. A towering presence at lineout time, with a high workout rate and plenty of controlled aggression.

5: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto 7/10

A steadying presence in the second row. Chimed in as needed as a lineout target and continued to provide pressure on defence all game.

6: Rob Valetini 6/10

Never really had front foot ball to showcase his damaging running skills and became isolated at times on attack, but defensive work was solid.

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7: Michael Hooper 7/10

The skipper had a knack for coming up big in the key moments. Created momentum shifting turnovers and scored a try from close range.

8: Harry Wilson 7.5/10

Shaky start from the ball-playing loose forward, but managed to work his way into the game and showed never-ending hustle in the second half, before being subbed with nine minutes remaining.

9: Jake Gordon 4/10

Had a pass to Hunter Paisami ruled forward to wipe out a try and a poor defensive read let France score. Plenty of effort, but also plenty of errors on a forgettable night.

10: Noah Lolesio 6/10

Felt a lot of pressure from the rushing French defence, but displayed some nice organisational touches and kicked the all-important goals when needed.

11: Marika Koroibete 8.5/10

Easily looked the most dangerous attacking player on the field, without much reward. His work rate remained high even as chances didn't necessarily flow his way.

12: Matt To'omua 6/10

Provided a valuable link option in the backline and a steadying influence for the less-experienced Lolesio.

13: Hunter Paisami 4.5/10

Had a number of strong charges but also a number of errors at crucial times. Usually has good instincts with when to kick, but didn't in this game.

14: Tom Wright 4/10

Struggled to get into the game and missed a golden opportunity for a try, albeit from a tricky bouncing ball.

15: Tom Banks 5/10

Errors marred his first half, but managed to bounce back in the second, as his wide roaming runs and kicking game became more prominent.

RESERVES

16: Lachlan Lonergan 5/10

Came on in the final quarter and had his confidence dented by his first lineout throw not going straight.

17: Angus Bell 7/10

Put in a big hit to stop French momentum and forced a scrum penalty at a crucial stage of the match.

18: Taniela Tupou 8/10

Immediate impact with repeated scrum penalties, a huge line break and excellent defensive pressure on the final French lineout to help force the decisive turnover.

19: Darcy Swain 6/10

Came on for his Test debut with 25 minutes remaining and was solid.

20: Isi Naisarani 6.5/10

Brought on in the final 10 minutes and provided a few nice touches with the ball in hand, but conceded an important turnover.

21: Tate McDermott 7/10

Provided spark in attack and his crisp passing game offered more fluency to the backline. Was on hand to grab an incredible turnover to keep the game alive.

22: Len Ikitau N/A

Did not play.

23: Andrew Kellaway N/A

Came on for the last 12 minutes to debut, but hardly saw the ball.