O'Sullivan: Sucker punches cost us victory

Coach Eddie O’Sullivan claimed two sucker punches cost Ireland the chance of a first victory against the Wallabies on Australian soil since 1979.

Sun, 25 Jun, 2006 - 14:04
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Coach Eddie O’Sullivan claimed two sucker punches cost Ireland the chance of a first victory against the Wallabies on Australian soil since 1979.

After a tough three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, Ireland faded in the second half of their one-off Test against the Wallabies to lose 35-17 in Perth.

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