Ireland put win down to self-belief

Man of the match Victor Costello claimed Ireland's memorable 18-9 victory over Australia was all down to self-belief.

Sat, 09 Nov, 2002 - 20:36

Man of the match Victor Costello claimed Ireland's memorable 18-9 victory over Australia was all down to self-belief.

It was Ireland's first win over the world champions for 23 years and all the points came from penalties, with Ronan O'Gara kicking six penalties out of six to Matt Burke's three.

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Courts Rugby Person: Victor Costello Person: Ronan O'Gara Person: Matt Burke Person: Costello Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Australia

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