Tohill: Round ball no bonus

IRISH boss Anthony Tohill believes that the Australians improved skills with the round ball means his squad no longer have a clear advantage ahead of tonight’s International Rules First Test in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick

The Australian squad looked extremely comfortable playing with the round ball as they cruised to an emphatic 105-12 win over a UCC/CIT selection in a warm-up game in Páirc Uí Rinn on Wednesday night.

“The continued adaptation of the Australian players with the round ball is a worry for us.