Australia show plenty to concern Ireland

Wales 28 Australia 33

It was the perfect start for new Wallabies, and former Leinster, boss Michael Cheika. It was not always comfortable, and they were outscored by four tries to three, but Australia were unquestionably the better side.

Even without David Pocock, Wycliff Palu, Quade Cooper, plus Will Genia only fit enough for bench duty, Australia’s ability to create tempo troubled Wales at every turn. It is something Ireland will need to control at all costs.