Australia vs Ireland | The Scrum battle

Ireland hang on for a 33-31 win over Australia in the opening round of the Nations Championship. The match went on to the 80th minute when Australia were awarded a penalty, 40 meters out on the 5 meters but Ben Donaldson pushed the kick to the right.

In what was always going to be a big talking point was the scrums. Australia were dominant up front and got the reward with a few penalties. Lets break them down.

#1-33min | Australia ball (Own 22). First reset. Dominant from Australia, no penalty.
#2-39min | Ireland ball (Own 22). First reset. Ireland get it out.
#3-51min | Australia ball (5m from Ireland line). Short arm penalty to Australia.
#4-59 min| Australia ball (Half way). Australia penalty.
#5-67min | Australia ball (5m from their own line). First reset, Australia penalty