The Wallaroos need to beat New Zealand for the first time to qualify for the elite WXV 1 competition after they were over-run by the USA in the Pacific Cup.
Waratahs captain Jake Gordon says it would have been a good experience playing in France, but he understands why Rugby Australia aren't releasing him.
The in-form Brumbies have their eyes on their first Super Rugby title in two decades as they prepare for a 2004 grand-final rematch against the Crusaders.