Controlled ferocity the key to stunning Ireland win

Ireland 15 Australia 6

Controlled ferocity the key to stunning Ireland win
Sat, 17 Sep, 2011 - 12:23

Ireland 15 Australia 6

Ireland defied all expectations by summoning a performance of controlled ferocity to stun Australia and place one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals.

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