TROY Batchelor's Australia side went down to a 54-39 defeat in their challenge match with Poland this evening.

The Robins skipper scored 5+1 from his six rides while Lakeside's Davey Watt was the only Aussie to hit double figures.

Tomasz Gollob, Jarek Hampel, Jonusz Kolodziej and former Robin Kacper Gomolski all hit double figures for the hosts in their easy victory.