Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt has certainly got plenty of things to smile about following his side’s spring tour to Europe, even if Australia couldn’t quite clinch a Grand Slam.
Despite producing one of the most dramatic last-gasp victories in rugby against England at Twickenham, Australia slumped to defeats by Ireland and Scotland.
Coming up against his former side, Schmidt watched as Australia gallantly battled hard to take Ireland the distance in Dublin, but narrowly missed out on a victory, suffering a 22-19 defeat.
All eyes will now look to next year’s Lions tour in Australia and there is plenty for the hosts to be confident about having seemingly answered their critics over the past four months.
Off the back of their disappointing World Cup exit last year under Eddie Jones, questions had loomed over the Aussies, but with a spring to their step, they have played brilliantly during their spring tour.
This weekend’s result at the Aviva…
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