Autumn Series: Teams up for Ireland v Australia

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This match brings together two of the greatest hookers of the modern era with Ulster and Ireland’s Rory Best going head to head, cheek to cheek and shoulder to the back of the neck with Australia’s Stephen Moore. 

By the end of the day they will have 216 test caps between them, Moore showing his dominance in the Australian game by racking up his 116th compared to “Our Ror’s” 100th, a remarkable achievement from Best considering the shocking injuries he’s had throughout his career. It’s a mouthwatering contest within a contest with Rory the outstanding ball winning hooker in the modern game against one of the most abrasive ball carriers. Both will have a major part to play on who win’s this game. 

I have a bit of a soft spot for the Aussies, who played the most exciting rugby in my youth, and they always stood out to me as a team that could raise their game irrespective of their form. They had a bit of a shambles in The Rugby Championship, getting walloped twice by New . . .

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