Ireland v Australia | Top three most significant games

31 October 1992, Lansdowne Road, and 54000 people were in attendance as Ireland hosted the Wallabies, a side coached by Bob Dwyer and litered with stars. That day would mark a milestone in Australian and Irish rugby with Australia recording their biggest ever win over Ireland on Irish soil as they ran out 17-42 winners with David Campese, Jason Little, Tim Horan, Ewan McKenzie and Tim Kelaher all dotting down. Ahead of this fixture on the weekend we take a look at three significant clashes ebtween these two sides.

The most points Ireland have scored against Australia in Ireland was in 2016 Rory Best captained the hosts to a 27-24 win over the Wallabies. Iaian Henderson, Garry Ringrose and Keith Earls all crossing for tries that day with Josh vd Flier bagging Man of the Match

Finally we look back at last years Autumn Nations Series game between the two sides. The game was a lot closer than expected with Ireland winning 22-19 but Australia only managed to score one try while the Irish score through Josh vd Flier, Caelan Doris and Gus McCarthy