Coca Cola Ireland squad coach Sean Boylan and Sean Cavanagh have appeared in front of the media with Aussie coach Mick Maltouse and captain Brent Harvey before tomorrow's first International Rules test in Perth.

Australia comfortably claimed the 2005 International Rules Series and the Cormac McAnallen Cup in Melbourne today as Pete McGrath's Ireland side were soundly beaten 63-42 in front of 45,428 spectators at the Telstra Dome.

Australian coach Kevin Sheedy has named a speed-laden, new-look squad for the forthcoming International Rules Series with Ireland.

Despite a total of 17 withdrawals, Australian coach Garry Lyon has insisted that his new-look squad is ready to win a third consecutive International Rules series later this month.

Ireland 48 (2-9-9) Australia 45 (1-10-9)

Ireland won the game, but Australia scored their first International Rules Series win on home soil.

Australia take a 10-point lead into next weekend's second and deciding International Rules Test, thanks to three second half goals at Perth's Subiaco Oval.

Australian coach Garry Lyon has named his 27-man squad ahead of the International Rules test series against Ireland Down Under later this month.