Jones: Irish won’t stray from their game plan

DRY track or not, the Wallabies aren’t expecting the Irish to stray from the game plan that has seen them win 10 of their past 11 Tests and start throwing the ball around at Subiaco Oval on Saturday night.

Ireland named David Humphreys at fly-half ahead of Ronan O'Gara, indicating they plan a game based more on field position and their powerful forward pack than running rugby.

Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan said he hoped Perth's rain would clear to provide a preview of the World Cup, starting October, when the sides will again meet in a pool game.