Jury is out on our wannabes

One coach ended up in hospital and the other was left with a serious World Cup headache: Ireland’s win against Australia told vastly different stories for two teams trying to prove themselves.

Ireland have established themselves as World Cup contenders while the Michael Cheika-led Wallabies are fighting to keep their heads above water.

The last time Australia lost three Tests on the tour of Europe, it cost coach Eddie Jones his job.