Andy Farrell has made some big calls for Ireland’s clash with Australia this weekend
Notably, Sam Prendergast starts ahead of Jack Crowley at out-half, while Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw is the preferred centre partnership, with Garry Ringrose resigned to a sub role.
Cian Healy looks set to come off the bench and become Ireland’s most cap player of all-time with 134 appearances, as Ireland rugby celebrates its 150th anniversary with a special jersey for the game.
Here is everything you need to know about the match, including kick-off time, TV details, and team news.
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Ireland vs Australia: What time does the match kick-off?
Ireland versus Australia kicks off at 3:10pm on Saturday, November 30, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
How can I watch Ireland vs Australia on TV?
The match will be broadcast live on Virgin Media One, with coverage starting at 2:00pm. You can also stream it live on the Virgin Media Player.
In the UK you can watch the game live on TNT Sports 1 and stream it on Discovery+.
What is the team news for Ireland and Australia?
Ireland have made six changes to the XV that started against Fiji.
Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Jamison Gibon-Park, Rónan Kelleher, and James Ryan come into the team, while Tadhg Beirne moves back to blindside flanker.
After his stunning debut last week, Gus McCarthy keeps his place in the match-day squad.
Australia Team:
Tom Wright, Andrew Kellaway, Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i, Len Ikitau, Max Jorgensen, Noah Lolesio, Jake Gordon, Harry Wilson (capt.), Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini, Will Skelton, Jeremy Williams, Nick Frost, Taniela Tupou, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, James Slipper
Replacements: Billy Pollard, Angus Bell, Allan Alaalatoa, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Langi Gleeson, Tate McDermott, Tane Edmed, Harry Potter.
Ireland injury news.
Jamie Osborne, Ryan Baird, Jacob Stockdale, and Tadhg Furlong are all injured.
Furlong suffered a hamstring injury before Ireland’s first November game against the All Blacks and has not featured in this year’s Autumn Nations Series.
What is the form of Ireland and Australia?
Ireland come into the game off the back of a dominant 52-17 win against an admittedly poor Fiji side, following a dour loss to the All Blacks and a sub-par win over Argentina.
Regardless of the opposition, however, it is clear that the systems of new attack coach Andrew Goodman are beginning to bear fruit.
Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier, and Robbie Henshaw are all in excellent form, while new boys McCarthy and Prendergast look promising.
The Wallabies have been resurgent under former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt and a lot better than their 62-27 Rugby Championship loss to Argentina suggested they would be.
Their wins against England and Wales this autumn were massive turning points, but Scotland’s victory in Murrayfield last week points towards what should be a relatively comfortable win for Ireland.
What is the history of this fixture?
The sides have played each other 37 times in their history. Australia have won 22 and Ireland 14, with one draw.
Ireland have won the last three tests between the sides, with the most recent one a 13-10 victory at the Aviva Stadium in November 2022.
