The areas where rejuvenated Ireland got their act together against Australia

Simon Lewis looks at the areas where Ireland improved in the second test against Australia. 

BALL RETENTION

Ireland conceded an uncharacteristic 21 turnovers in the first Test defeat. On Saturday it was a different story, Ireland conceding just nine turnovers to their rivals as the tourists looked after their ball much better and reduced the attacking threat that had proven so lethal. It is worth noting that Australia also tightened up their act, reducing their turnover count from 12 to six.