Defence key to Irish victory

IRELAND’S ability to keep their line intact was as big a psychological boost as the rare victory over Australia.

Goal-kicking hero Ronan O’Gara will be remembered as the man who booted the Wallabies out of the game, but he was more pleased with Ireland’s strength in defence than his own exploits.

“It was so important to us not to concede a try. That was the real pleasure about this game,” O’Gara said.