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WRWC2017: Ireland Women lose to Australia

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Ireland Women’s World Cup campaign slipped from a disappointment to a disaster following their second successive defeat in the competition.  The 36 – 24 loss in their rematch against Australia means that Ireland now face Wales in the 7th  place play off, Australia go on to play Canada for 5th place.

Australia enjoyed over 60% of territory and possession and had the game secured before Ireland’s, now customary, fightback saw the girls in green add two late scores. In truth, they had been comprehensively outplayed, the Wallaroos coaching team obviously learning from their previous encounter, the Ireland coaches not so much!

The poor preparation of the Ireland side has been a feature of Ireland’s campaign. Questions have to be asked of Head Coach Tom Tierney and Director of Women’s Rugby Anthony Eddy over their preparation for this tournament.

Australia (19) 36

TRY: Sharni Williams, Sarah Riordan, Hilisha Samoa, Millie Boyle, Mahalia Murphy

CON: Ashleigh Hewson . . .

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