Overview
- Ireland pulled away late after controlling the second half, with Joe Schmidt noting roughly 70% possession and territory for the hosts.
- Late tries from Caelan Doris, Ryan Baird and Robbie Henshaw closed out the victory in Dublin.
- Ireland’s lineout hit 100% on their own throws, while Australia lost six lineouts, including four inside Ireland’s 22.
- Schmidt called the final margin “exaggerated somewhat” and said the Wallabies must regroup before facing France in Paris next weekend.
- The defeat is Australia’s seventh in nine Tests, as Ireland posted their highest-ever points total against the Wallabies.