Ireland’s performance against Australia confirmed to coach Eddie O’Sullivan that he has a side capable of winning through to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
The Irish played with guts, pride and courage before eventually being pipped by one point and condemned to a quarter-final showdown with France back in Melbourne next Sunday.
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