Eade says Aussies will up aggression

AUSTRALIAN coach Rodney Eade has promised his side won’t be holding back in the aggression stakes after being out-muscled by the visitors in Etihad Stadium.

Apart from Ireland’s superior kicking, Eade felt Anthony Tohill’s men won the physical battle and believes his players were preoccupied with behaving.

“I thought we worried about being too nice and making sure the spirit of the game was upheld,” he said.

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