FT: Ireland 15 Australia 6
Ireland defied all expectations by summoning a performance of controlled ferocity to stun Australia and place one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals.
The Irish stormed to the summit of Pool C by winning the group’s pivotal match against the Tri Nations champions and tournament second favourites at Eden Park.
Jonathan Sexton kicked two penalties and a drop goal while Ronan O’Gara weighed in with six points in Ireland’s finest World Cup display.
It was becoming all too easy as Australia’s scrum collapsed once more and O’Gara, who had taken over the kicking duties, made no mistake.
The Wallabies’ weakness at the set-piece was hindering them and Ireland struck once more, O’Gara landing his second penalty.
Australia attempted one last throw of the dice but the livewire Genia was denied by a try-saving tackle from O’Brien.
Ireland had the final say, however, when Bowe intercepted and ran nearly the length of the pitch only to be caught just short of the line.
Lawrence called offside after Conor Murray had scampered over but the game was already over and the Irish were able to celebrate a famous victory
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Ireland defied all expectations by summoning a performance of controlled ferocity to stun Australia and place one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals.
The Irish stormed to the summit of Pool C by winning the group’s pivotal match against the Tri Nations champions and tournament second favourites at Eden Park.
Jonathan Sexton kicked two penalties and a drop goal while Ronan O’Gara weighed in with six points in Ireland’s finest World Cup display.
It was becoming all too easy as Australia’s scrum collapsed once more and O’Gara, who had taken over the kicking duties, made no mistake.
The Wallabies’ weakness at the set-piece was hindering them and Ireland struck once more, O’Gara landing his second penalty.
Australia attempted one last throw of the dice but the livewire Genia was denied by a try-saving tackle from O’Brien.
Ireland had the final say, however, when Bowe intercepted and ran nearly the length of the pitch only to be caught just short of the line.
Lawrence called offside after Conor Murray had scampered over but the game was already over and the Irish were able to celebrate a famous victory
.
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