Wallabies' tactical kicking game goes missing in loss to Ireland | Bret Harris

It was hard to tell if Australia changed their game plan, or didn’t execute it as wellThe look of disgust on Kurtley Beale’s face said it all. Beale was hooked in the 63rd minute of the Wallabies’ 26-21 loss to Ireland in the second Test in Melbourne on Saturday night.It wasn’t in the script. Beale, the team’s star playmaker, would usually be one of the last players Wallabies coach Michael Cheika would sub out of the game at such a crucial time, but his kicking game was off and he was not coping with Ireland’s rush defence. Related: Johnny Sexton ensures Ireland gain revenge on Australia to le…

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