Autumn Series: Ireland 27 Australia 24

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Ireland (17) 27
TRY: Iain Henderson, Garry Ringrose, Keith Earls. CON: Paddy Jackson (3). PEN: Paddy Jackson (2).
Australia (7) 24
TRY: Dane Haylett-Petty, Tevita Kuridrani, Sefanaia Naivalu. CON: Bernard Foley (3). PEN: Bernard Foley.

And so it came to pass, despite my tipping Australia to nick this one, that Ireland completed, what now must be regarded as a highly successful Autumn Series, with a 27 – 24 win against the Aussies. All credit to Joe Schmidt and his charges who consistently brought a level of intensity to their game that enabled them them to defeat South Africa, Australia and, of course, New Zealand in the same calendar year. 

Iain Henderson and Garry Ringrose both crossed in a dominant first half performance and Kieth Earls grabbed a vital second half try, just when it looked as though the game was swinging Australia’s way. Paddy Jackson capped a fine performance from the tee converting all . . .

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