Andy Farrell praised his side for finding a way to win in Dublin:
Ross Byrne celebrates his winning penalty. Image: Ben Brady/INPHO IRELAND BOSS ANDY Farrell hailed his side for finding a way over the line as they squeezed their way to a 13-10 win over the Wallabies thanks to Ross Byrne’s late penalty kick.
But a second-half try from Bundee Aki, five points off the tee from Jack Crowley, and the last-gasp Byrne shot at goal were enough for Farrell’s side to end 2022 with another win. They also defended superbly for much of the game. “I thought the way they went about their game was abrasive, to say the least, and certainly at the breakdown. They had the courage to shift the ball, like we knew they would, and they were dangerous with their outside backs.“But for us to back up a few ill-disciplined bits and a few technical and tactical errors and still find a way is a hallmark of a good side. That’s what good sides do, they always find a way in the heat of the battle and we are delighted in that regard with the win.
Farrell also revealed after the game that Ireland had to deal with “a bit of illness going around the squad” in recent weeks, though he didn’t use that as an excuse.“Quite a few lads have gone over the call of duty so that is the character of the group and what they want to do for one another,” said Farrell.
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