AUSTRALIA’S Garrick Ibbotson is praying for good weather at Croke Park tomorrow to help Australia finish off Ireland and regain the International Rules series title.

AUSTRALIA assistant coach Matthew Lappin has forecast an improved display from Ireland in Saturday night’s International Rules Second Test in Croke Park after being stung by media criticism of their display in last Saturday night’s clash in the Gaelic Grounds.

LEIGHTON GLYNN insists Ireland are ready for Australia’s biggest hits and won’t view it as an ‘affront to their manhood’ when slung to the ground.

AUSTRALIA got their trip to Ireland off to a successful start in Páirc Uí Rinn last night, but it’s a moot point as to whether they gleaned much information before the decisive clashes that lie ahead.