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Ireland vs Australia: Autumn Nations Series preview

Ireland take on Australia in the last game of the Autumn Nations Series.

Andy Farrell’s side come into the game having beaten South Africa and Fiji this month.

The game promises to be another blockbuster

Tickets have been sold out for the game, but not to worry, here is a rundown of TV channel’s team news, what’s been said and everything else associated with the game.

June 23, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

WHEN IS IT ON ?

It's a Saturday 1.00pm kick-off.

WHERE IS IT ON ?

Aviva Stadium

WHERE CAN I WATCH THE MATCH?

The game will be shown live on Virgin Media Two with coverage starting at 7.00pm. It will also be streamed on the Virgin Media Player and on Amazon Prime.

IRELAND'S RECORD AGAINST

They've played 36 times, with 22 Australia wins, 13 for Ireland and a single draw. Their last meetings came on Ireland's 2018 tour when wins in Melbourne and Sydney saw a 2-1 series win for the visitors.

Ireland last welcomed Australia to the Aviva in 2016. Ireland won 27-24 that Autumn Nations Series.

ARE THERE STILL TICKETS AROUND?

No, they have been sold out.

TEAM NEWS FOR BOTH SIDES

IRELAND TEAM TO PLAY AUSTRALIA

Fullback: 15: Hugo Keenan

Winger: 14: Mack Hansen Jimmy O'Brien

Centres: 13: Gary Ringrose 12.Stuart McCloskey

Winger: 11: Mack Hansen

Out half: 1. Johnny Sexton Scrum Half, 9. Jamison Gibson-Park

Front row: 1 Andrew Porter 2. Dan Sheehan 3.Tadhg Furlong.

Second row: 4. James Ryan 5. Tadhg Beirne

Backrow: 6. Peter O’Mahony 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris

Replacements: Rob Herring 17. Cian Healy 18. Finlay Bealham 19. Joe McCarthy 20. Jack Conan21. Craig Casey 22. Jack Crowley 23. Bundee Aki

AUSTRALIA TEAM TO PLAY IRELAND

Fullback: 15: Andrew Kellaway

Winger: 14: Mark Nawaqanitawase

Centres: 13:Len Ikitau 12. Hunter Paisami

Winger: 11: Tom Wright

Out half: 10 Bernard Foley Scrum Half, 9. Nic White

Front row: 1 James Slipper 2. David Porecki 3. Allan Alaalatoa

Second row: 4. Nick Frost 5. Cadeyrn Neville

Backrow: 6 Jed Holloway 7. Michael Hooper 8. Rob Valetini

Replacements: Folau Fainga’a ,Tom Robertson ,Taniela Tupou, Will Skelton, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Noah Lolesio, Jordan Petaia

ODDS FOR THE GAME

https://www.oddschecker.com/us/rugby-union/internationals/ireland-v-australia

WHAT THE COACHES SAID

Andy Farrell: " They know they can beat anyone in world rugby on any given day and that’s why they’re such a threat and when you add to that Dave Rennie, we know what he brings to a team.

“He’s a wise, wise coach that has been around for a long time and won a lot of things. He’s a very shrewd coach, they are very dangerous and it’s a perfect game for us at the weekend.”

Dave Rennie “"They're an excellent side who are very well coached and drilled. They have a lot of experience and players with 30+ Test caps with 150+ club games."

"They're a very good side but that's exciting to test ourselves against the top-ranked side in the world."