Ireland showed strength and determination in a thrilling rugby match against Australia, honoring the IRFU's 150-year anniversary. Despite a lackluster first half, Ireland's third-quarter revival led to a decisive victory, with standout performances and a memorable end.
Much was made about Joe Schmidt versus Andy Farrell and it's safe to say the two sides provided a proper game of test rugby.A spectacle...finally When they met for a coffee in May, Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt said they would do everything in their power to make this IRFU 's 150 year commemoration "the right spectacle", as Schmidt put it. The first half dragged, though.
Sam v Jack There was plenty to enjoy in Sam Prendergast's 66 minutes on the pitch but also much evidence that he still has a lot to learn. A massive spotlight was on the 21-year-old after getting the nod to start and he did a lot right, especially with his excellent kicking game - his one error off the tee could be put down to the ref calling '10' just as Prendergast was starting his run-up.
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