Back from the brink:Dane Haylett-Petty's try gave the Wallabies hope.Credit:Dan Mullan
The Wallabies were dead and buried in the first half,unable to get out of second gear as they trailed 17-0. However,they hit the lead when Sefa Naivalu scored in the 57th minute,after tries from Dane Haylett-Petty and Tevita Kuridrani had brought the visitors back into the match.
As valiant as the Wallabies were,Ireland deserved this win for their set-piece was phenomenal,as was their collective work around the breakdown that was greatly appreciated by a passionate crowd at Aviva Stadium.
Australia had their heroes too and should be credited for their ability to change momentum so efficiently. David Pocock was yet again on another level while the Wallabies'backs all deserve a mention for continuing to ask questions of a robust Ireland defence.
Earlier,Australia were completely under the pump from the get-go as Ireland strung together 16 phases within the Wallabies'22-metre area.