Australia 31 Ireland 33: Andy Farrell's side edge Wallabies in Sydney thriller

The tourists started slowly but were able to earn a hard-fought win at Allianz Stadium.
FULL STRETCH: Ireland's Dan Sheehan scores a try that would later be overturned. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

FULL STRETCH: Ireland's Dan Sheehan scores a try that would later be overturned. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

It wasn’t pretty, but it was enough. Ireland extended their winning streak over the Wallabies to six Tests after sealing a dramatic and tense 33-31 victory in Sydney on Saturday.

A try to replacement tight-head prop Thomas Clarkson in the 77-minute and an ice-cool conversion from Sam Prendergast ultimately sealed the come-from-behind win in front of 41971 fans.

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