Autumn Nations Series: Ireland v Australia, Aviva Stadium, Saturday, 8.10pm – Live on RTÉ 2 & TNT Sports 1The footballers have put it up to them now and how, both players and fans alike. Granted the stakes of world ranking points and a better seeding for next month’s World Cup draw aren’t as high. Last five meetings – 2018: Australia 18 Ireland 9; Australia 21 Ireland 26; Australia 16 Ireland 20. Five-game form guide – Ireland: Won 22-17 v Italy (a); Won 34-5 v Georgia (a); Won 106-7 v Portugal (a); Lost v New Zealand 13-23 (Chicago); Won 41-10 v Japan (h). Australia: Lost 24-33 v New Zealand (a); Lost 14-28 v New Zealand (h); Won 19-15 v Japan (a); Lost 7-25 v England (h); Lost 19-26 v Italy (a).
