LIVE: Australia lead Ireland 19-15 during the second half of their final Test of the 2024 Spring Tour.
Joe Schmidt tackles his old side for the first time as head coach, with the Australians coming off a defeat to Scotland.
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Taniela Tupou and James Slipper come into the starting side whilst Tane Edmed is in line for a debut off the bench.
As for Ireland, they are full of confidence after a convincing win over Fiji.
It's a momentous occasion for the Irish as they celebrate their 150th anniversary.
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63' AUSTRALIA PENALTY GOAL! Lolesio sinks another three-pointer - this time from 48m out! Fraser McReight gets the credit for that opportunity following a clutch turnover on Caelan Doris and the Wallabies' lead extends to four | Australia 19-15
59' That's the best three-minute passage we've seen so far with both Ireland and Australia chancing their arm. Ireland's ability to build phases is only matched by the Wallabies' scramble, which seems to only be increasing in intensity. A massive final quarter coming up and it's Ireland in possession from a 50m line out following two diffused bombs in the Australian 22 | Australia 16-15
55' AUSTRALIA PENALTY GOAL! Back-to-back penalties against the Irish hand Noah Lolesio a gift shot from 20m out and the flyhalf drills the three-pointer through - Australia reclaim the lead | Australia 16-15
52' A breathless passage marked by Irish ruck pressure eventually falls the Wallabies' way with the hosts pinged for a side entry. Australia with their best platform of the game now - an attacking line out 20m out from home | Ireland 15-13
49' IRELAND TRY! The hosts are in again through Taidgh Beirne but Wallaby fans will be shaking their head after what appeared a knock-on from Huge Keenan in the build-up. Ireland made the most of their life though with a lineout play hitting Beirne under the sticks second-phase and Prendegast's conversion puts them in front for the first time | Ireland 15-13
46' Someone needs to check Andrew Kellaway's batteries - the Wallaby winger is having a defensive masterclass. Ireland were once again storming downfield from a Prendegast cross-kick to James Lowe before Kellaway's double effort brought him down twice in 20 seconds. Australia's defensive pressure is immense with big shots from Williams and Suaalii but they're not out of the woods yet and Ireland have the attacking lineout | Australia 13-8
43' IRELAND PENALTY GOAL! Sam Prendergast lands the first points of the second half via penalty goal following a ruck infringement from James Slipper - not the start Australia wanted there | Australia 13-8
40' We're back underway here at Dublin's Aviva Stadium with Australia holding an eight-point lead over world number two Ireland after oranges.
HALF TIME: AUSTRALIA 13 LEAD IRELAND 5
Strange end to a strange half of Test match rugby there as the Wallabies hold out Ireland once more (courtesy of a few stinging shots from Taniela Tupou). Andrew Kellaway has been immense in defence but Ireland will be disappointed to hit the sheds with just five points after their fair share of chances early.
Australia look willing to concede metres to the Irish attacking machine in order to push them towards the sidelines and it's spreading the hosts thin, allowing more turnover opportunities for the likes of McReight and company.
A massive second half to come - don't go anywhere!
39' Frustration for Australia late in the first half as Ireland win a scrum penalty inside their own 22 following a Fraser McReight error and head downfield - will we see another score before half time? | Australia 13-5
36' Ireland will be kicking themselves there after peeling 40m off from a penalty to set their line out 5m from Australia's chalk and overthrowing! The Wallabies scramble their way out once more - they've had scarce pill and even less field position - but somehow the visitors' lead is intact and they're in Irish territory following a late tackle from Finlay Bealham | Australia 13-5
32' AUSTRALIA PENALTY GOAL! Now it's Australia with the slick plays! Another Irish error handed the Wallabies quick ball and Nick Frost laid it on a platter for Harry Wilson to storm upfield. Ireland looked to hit back from a lovely 50-22 before Taniela Tupou picked their pocket post-lineout and earned field position for Lolesio to slot a settling three pointer | Australia 13-5
29' How much longer can the Wallabies hold out this Irish offensive? Andy Farrell's side are presenting some slick first-phase plays and Caelan Doris looked home for all money five metres out before Tom Wright produced a clutch turnover. Ireland still with all the pill and field position | Australia 10-5
27' The hosts have their tails up in attack after that van der Flier try but it's that man Kellaway once more coming up clutch. Ireland sweep right to left after storming upfield through Mack Hansen but two crunching hits, first from Len Ikitau then Kellaway, force yet another Irish error. Another lineout retained and another Gordon box kick to clear | Australia 10-5
23' IRELAND TRY! The hosts hit back through flanker Josh van der Flier and this Test has spring to life. Australia forced downfield after a penalty against Rob Valetini and the Irish cash in after two lineout drives. Predergast's conversion attempt, however, is a stinker from near in front so the Wallabies' lead is five | Australia 10-5
19' AUSTRALIA TRY! Max Jorgensen sparks this contest to life with his second Test try after a sublime passage of play from the Wallabies. A healthy territory gain forced by Lolesio paid off from the ensuing lineout 30m out as Jake Gordon booted a garryowen for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to regather and feed wide to Kellaway. A quick recycle saw the backs sweep back across with Lolesio touching twice to put Wright in space and unlock Jorgensen's pace down the left touchline. Lolesio converts from out wide and Australia's lead extends | Australia 10-0
16' Another surge from Ireland and another key tackle from Andrew Kellaway on Hugo Keenan! The Irish attacking shape is troubling Australia but the gold scramble has been excellent and Fraser McReight is well-placed to force the turnover and relieve pressure | Australia 3-0
14' Clever kicking from Irish duo Jameson Gibson-Park and James Lowe see the hosts peel off 40m back downfield. Australia faced with a key lineout in their defensive 22 but Jeremy Williams is solid in the air and Jake Gordon clears their red zone | Australia 3-0
12' Another early defensive test for the Wallabies as Bundee Aki bends the line post-lineout but Australia hold firm, force a knock-on and clear back into Ireland's half via Lolesio's boot | Australia 3-0
10' AUSTRALIA PENALTY GOAL! Noah Lolesio slots the first points of this Test match from 30m out dead in front of poles following a high tackle from Joe McCarthy on Rob Valetini | Australia 3-0
9' Ireland making a real mess of Australia's breakdown early doors. The Wallabies looked dangerous from a Taniela Tupou half-break post-scrum but the subsequent phase broke down as an ambitious back-door pill spilled over the sideline.
7' Big effort play from Rob Valetini there to pick off a loose Irish lineout and the Wallabies march upfield following an Ireland error. Now Australia will scrum from 40m out in Irish territory.
5' A dangerous line break from Hugo Keenan threatened to open the scoring for Ireland but an Andrew Kellaway tackle saves the day three metres from the chalk! A few hairy moments post-scrum but Jake Gordon clears from the ruck base and Australia escape unscathed - for now.
3' Strong start from the hosts with Ireland putting together eight phases before a Sam Prendergast grubber through the line forced an error from Noah Lolesio. Ireland earn the attacking scrum 26m out - an early challenge here for Australia.
1' We are underway here in Dublin with Ireland kicking off to the Wallabies who are running right to left on your screens at home - enjoy your Test match rugby!
PRE-GAME: Welcome to our final Wallabies live blog for 2024! It's a packed house at Dublin's Aviva Stadium as the hosts celebrate 150 years of Irish Rugby and a milestone match for Cian Healy.
The legendary prop will today overtake Brian O'Driscoll (133 Test caps) with his 134th appearance and the crowd have set the tone early with a stirring rendition of "Ireland's Call".
Meanwhile the Aussies have everything to play for in their final Test of the year and their last hit-out against a Home Nation before the 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour.
LATE CHANGE: Wallabies reserve loosehead prop Angus Bell (illness) has been ruled out with Isaac Kailea coming onto the Australian bench.
Ireland (15-1): Hugo Keenan; Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, James Lowe; Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park; Caelan Doris (capt), Josh van der Flier, Tadhg Beirne; James Ryan, Joe McCarthy; Finlay Bealham, Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter
Replacements: Gus McCarthy, Cian Healy, Tom O'Toole, Iain Henderson, Peter O'Mahony, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Garry Ringrose
WALLABIES (15-1): Tom Wright; Andrew Kellaway, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Max Jorgensen; Noah Lolesio, Jake Gordon; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini; Jeremy Williams, Nick Frost; Taniela Tupou, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, James Slipper
Replacements: Billy Pollard, Isaac Kailea, Allan Alaalatoa, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Langi Gleeson, Tate McDermott, Tane Edmed, Harry Potter
The Wallabies' clash with Ireland will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 1:30 am AEDT with kickoff expected at 2:10 am AEDT.
The Australian game will not be on free-to-air TV as it is not covered under anti-siphoning laws, per past Spring Tour games.
The Wallabies' clash with Ireland will kick off close to 2:10 am AEDT on Sunday December 1.
Coverage will be ad-free from 1:30 am AEDT and continue throughout the game on Stan Sport.
