Ireland will prevail, but you can expect some thunder from Down Under

IRELAND must expect an Australian backlash in the second and decisive International Rules Series Test at Croke Park tomorrow, (RTÉ TWO, 2.10pm).

Though the Irish hold a commanding 36-point lead, their visiting opponents have had a week of tough training, and tough talking.

Manager Gary Lyon has pinpointed areas of concern from that humiliation and has vowed to put things right as they attempt to retain the title.